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From Laura Inverarity, D.O., for About.com

Whiplash

Sunday July 30, 2006
Neck hyperextension-hyperflexion injury is better known as whiplash. This injury occurs when the neck is stretched past it's normal range of motion. Whiplash results in neck pain due to ... Read More

The Ankle Joint

Tuesday July 25, 2006
The ankle joint is medically known as the talocrural joint. Three bones make up this joint; the tibia, fibula, and talus. Learn more about the anatomy of the ankle joint ... Read More

Shoulder Separation

Tuesday July 18, 2006
A shoulder separation injury involves disruption of the acromioclavicular, or AC joint. The most common cause of shoulder separation is a direct fall onto the shoulder. Learn more about shoulder ... Read More

Physical Therapy Career & Job Outlook

Monday July 17, 2006
Thinking of starting a career in physical therapy? The US Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics has posted some interesting statistics on physical therapists such as job growth ... Read More

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome

Monday July 10, 2006
Chronic regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is pain that may occur after injury to an arm or leg. While the cause of chronic regional pain syndrome is still unknown, ... Read More
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