In the US, there are over 33 million musculoskeletal injuries, with more than 50% involving tendon injuries. (James et al. J Hand Surg AM, 2008) More than 1,000 tendons in our body can present with ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A therapy that uses your own blood may be the secret to curing pain from overuse injuries and it may be a timely fix for tennis elbow. If the Western & Southern Open has you ...

Physical Therapy Question: I was recently diagnosed with tendonitis of my shoulder. I have taken the non-steriodal medication and rested the area. When I resume my activities the shoulder pain returns ...

Background Growth factor technologies are increasingly used to enhance healing in musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in sports medicine. Two such products; platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ...

Stretching and strengthening the calf muscles with exercises can relieve Achilles tendonitis. Use heavy weight bearing exercise as part of your recovery only with the guidance of a physical therapist.

People have been more active than ever with the amazing summer weather we have experienced thus far, especially the elderly. Without the excessive heat that we typically experience during the summer ...