5 ankle physical therapy exercises to help reduce pain

5 ankle physical therapy exercises to help reduce pain

Reading Time: 3 minutes The ankle is a hingelike joint that connects the foot and the leg. The tibia (shinbone) rests on the talus (top foot bone). Numerous ligaments, tendons (including the Achilles), muscles and nerves make up the ankle. The ankle is important for...
Physical therapy for knee arthritis: What to expect

Physical therapy for knee arthritis: What to expect

The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), patella (kneecap) and the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones, which cushions them from rubbing against each other. It also has the meniscus, which helps provide shock absorption and cushioning...
Warning signs that your hip pain needs physical therapy

Warning signs that your hip pain needs physical therapy

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint designed for weight bearing and stability. It’s made up of the “socket” acetabulum of the pelvis and “ball” of the femoral head. The hip joint also has a capsule of lubricating fluid around it and its ligaments. This capsule keeps...
5 signs of a bad physical therapist

5 signs of a bad physical therapist

If you’ve ever experienced pain from a physical injury, you likely have sought treatment from a physical therapist near you. Physical therapy can be a great way to support your recovery from injury because it addresses pain and other symptoms at their core. But, you...