Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles Tendinitis

What is Achilles tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is irritation and inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the strong band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It helps you walk, run, jump, and push off the ground. When that tendon is asked to do...
Balance And Falls

Balance And Falls

Balance And Falls By Dylan Bartley, MSPT Everyone knows how annoying and embarrassing falling can be. But as we age, the consequences of falling become more and more painful and costly. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death from an injury in persons over 65....
Core Strengthening

Core Strengthening

For People With Back Pain By Dylan Bartley, MSPT Back pain is the most common condition we see in physical therapy, with some studies reporting that 84% of adults will suffer from it at some point during their life. Strengthening your core and learning how to use it...