Knee

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The goals after a knee injury & knee surgery are very similar. In both cases, clinicians & patients want to achieve a full & symmetrical range of motion; full & symmetrical quadriceps strength, normalized & symmetrical movement patterns, and a […]

by Chris Lefever

“Synovial Plica Syndrome.” That’s a mouthful of musculoskeletal jargon, isn’t it?  It sure is. The plica isn’t nearly as well known by the public as other common sources of anterior knee pain like patellar tendinopathy or patellofemoral pain syndrome. Regardless, […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The quadriceps are one of the most powerful muscle groups in the entire body. They are made up of 4 different muscles which come together to form the quadriceps tendon, which in turn encompasses the kneecap and becomes the patella […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

You may have heard of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, which is the most common of all knee ligament injuries, but have you heard of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears? Although much less common, PCL injuries can lead to […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

We have all done it. Watched our friend, teammate, or favorite player go down and grab their knee. We’ve wondered aloud if it is the vaunted ACL tear and if there is any additional damage to go along with it. […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Have you recently suffered a knee injury and are now asking yourself the question, “what exactly just happened?” Maybe you have been running for a couple of weeks and are beginning to experience some nagging pain around your knee, or […]

by [P]rehab

It is 8:00 AM and you have four flights of stairs to walk down before you can get to your class or your job on time. You know you are going to have knee pain. “But I don’t have any […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The statistics we often hear about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) re-injury rates are pretty scary. While the statistics vary: anywhere from 30-50% of patients who go through ACL reconstruction will suffer a second injury to their ACL or meniscus within […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can feel overwhelming. One minute you are skiing with your family or jumping up to grab a rebound, and the next minute you are hearing the echoes of that classic “pop” and wondering how […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

There is a problem with ACL Rehab. If you tore your ACL, were you told that surgery was your only option? Were you told that after having surgery to address a torn ACL your risk of re-tear is twice as […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The knee extension machine is present in most gyms across the United States. While many people use this machine, many others do not for fear of causing damage to their knees. Why is it that some people fear the knee […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Hamstring exercises should be a staple in every person’s training program. They are a crucial muscle group that is imperative for daily function. They play an important role in a wide spectrum from simple activities to more powerful exercises! To […]