Physical Therapy Blog with Laura Inverarity, D.O. August 2007 Archive

After lower extremity surgery, your orthopedic doctor may limit the amount of weight you can place on your operated leg. This restriction is necessary to provide adequate time for proper ... Read More

The question most frequently asked of me, as About.com's physical therapy guide, is “how do I apply to physical therapy school?” As choosing a career is an extremely important decision, ... Read More

The rotator cuff consists of a group of four muscles that help raise and rotate the shoulder joint: Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Teres Minor Subscapularis Unfortunately, because of their position under the acromion process of the scapula, ... Read More

A sore and stiff neck is often experienced first thing in the morning as well as at the end of a long work day. Gentle stretching exercises can help alleviate ... Read More

Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. When this area becomes narrow, it can compress portions of the spinal cord and nerves. This results in localized back ... Read More

Phantom pain describes a painful sensation that can occur in a limb that is no longer present due to trauma or surgical amputation. Phantom pain is more common after ... Read More

Gait is the medical term to describe human locomotion, or the way that we walk. Interestingly, every individual has a unique gait pattern. A person’s gait can be greatly affected ... Read More