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Plantar Fasciitis – What is it and how do we treat it?
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the toes to the heel. It is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) plantar fasciitis “occurs in as many […]
Cupping – More Than Just a Fad for Olympians
In recent years, there has been a strong uptick in interest surrounding the use of cupping therapy. This has been in large part to the rise of visibility of the cupping application from the characteristic circular “bruises” on many celebrities and high-profile athletes. With so many high-level athletes supporting the use of this intervention, more […]
GOLF from a physical therapy perspective, PART 1
I am Dr. Mark Vigil, and I am an avid golfer. This is the first of a series of articles that will go through the numerous benefits of playing the great sport of golf. In this article, I will briefly review how golf can improve your strength, balance, endurance, mentality, and cognition. Although I am […]
What to expect when you are expecting a total knee replacement
As a physical therapist assistant in my eighth year working in an orthopedic PT setting, I have worked with many postoperative total knee replacement patients. I have always enjoyed working with total knee replacement patients. I have found that most patients have many of the same questions, concerns, and fears once they get to their […]