The ankle joint is one of the major weight bearing structures in the body. As a result of this function and partly due to its structure, the ankle is the ... Read More

There are many web sites available to assist in finding physical therapy jobs. This article reviews a few of the sites that offer physical therapy job listings and tools ... Read More

The most common forms of physical therapy exercises include activities to strengthen and stretch muscles. However, endurance and balance training are two other important sorts of physical therapy exercise. ... Read More

Scoliosis is a medical condition that refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine. There are four classifications of scoliosis according to the etiology of the condition. Scoliosis ... Read More

In medicine, a variety of terms describe anatomical positions and planes. To an untrained person, these anatomical positions can often be confusing. This simple chart of anatomical positions ... Read More

Urinary incontinence is a common medical disorder. There are five different categories of urinary incontinence. Knowing what type of urinary incontinence you have is important in the management ... Read More

A joint replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a person's own joint with a prosthesis, or artificial joint. It is performed by an orthopedic surgeon. Joint replacements are often ... Read More

A herniated disc is one of the many causes of low back pain. This condition occurs when there is a posterior protrusion of the cartilaginous discs that cushion our ... Read More

Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that describes inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. Learn more ... Read More

Bursitis is a condition that refers to inflammation of the bursa that surround the pressure points of muscles, bones, and tendons. It is a painful condition that results from ... Read More