Knee

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 […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Running is one of the most efficient, effective, and convenient forms of exercise that can be performed anywhere, at any time! Saving money on a gym membership, taking in the beauty of your surrounding city or neighborhood, there are so […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Stretching after a workout is very common in recovery programs. ‘Tight’ muscles that are not properly managed could lead to potential muscle imbalances, abnormal movement patterns and compensatory strategies, and even muscle spasms. The hamstrings are responsible for specific muscle […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Have you ever strained your hamstring before? You’re not alone! Hamstring strains are among the most common acute musculoskeletal injuries. Athletes who participate in track and field, soccer, and football are especially prone to these injuries given the sprinting demands […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Plyometrics exercises should be an integral part of any lower extremity rehab or injury prevention program to increase power development and teach proper absorption movement mechanics. In the rehab realm, you could argue that it’s even more important to learn […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists work hand in hand to deliver the best possible care to their patients. Working in the field of orthopedic and sports, one of the most prevalent injuries we see are injuries to the meniscus. For […]