Physical Therapy Blog with Laura Inverarity, D.O. November 2005 Archive

Many people wonder if they have a condition that would benefit from physical therapy. Often, if you are thinking it, the answer is yes. The Online Wellness Center ... Read More

A lumbar strain is the result of a stretching injury to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the lower back. The micro tears that result cause pain with movement ... Read More

The iliotibial band is a thick tendinous fascia that originates on the outside portion of the hip and extends to the lateral aspect of the knee. With activities such as ... Read More

If you suffer from back pain, you are far from being alone. Four out of five adults experience the symptoms of low back pain at least once in their lifetime. ... Read More

Scoliosis is a medical condition that involves the spine. In scoliosis, there is a lateral curvature of the bones that make up the spinal column. Learn more about ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints as well as other organ systems of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis affects women three times more often than males, ... Read More

Water therapy is a beneficial form of exercise for a variety of patient populations. Learn all about the benefits of water therapy in this profile.

Tendonitis is a medical condition that refers to inflammation of the tendons. This disorder can affect almost any joint. The most common sites of tendonitis include the shoulder, ... Read More

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or RSD, is a condition that is characterized by pain, tenderness, skin changes, and bone demineralization in an extremity. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy often occurs after trauma ... Read More