Peroneal tendon tears of the ankle
The peroneal tendons are a group of tendinous fibers that provide dynamic stability and assist with the eversion and flexion of the foot. There are three: the peroneal brevis, …
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OCSM: Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Q&A What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a blanket term used to describe a group of healing techniques that ease pain, relieve swelling, and promote general …
What is the best exercise for…?
As a physical therapist we often get asked “what is the best exercise for (insert painful or weak body part here)?” Unfortunately my answer is almost always the same, …
Nutritional benefits and Little Known Cucumber Fun Facts
CUCUMBER FACTS OF THE DAY: 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, …
Fracture Recognition and Treatment Options
What are the most common types of fractures? A bone can break in a multitude of ways. The two main fracture categories are open (compound) and closed. A closed …
Arthroscopic Tennis Elbow Release
Elbow pain related to lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is a common condition affecting millions of Americans. Although tennis elbow occurs in athletes playing racket sports and other sports, it …
Lung Cancer Screening
What is lung cancer? Lung cancer develops when the cells in your lungs grow uncontrollably. While it isn’t the most common form of cancer, it causes more deaths than …
SHIATSU: A HIDDEN GEM OF MANUAL THERAPY
Have you ever had a knot or a sore spot on your body that felt like a hot poker when pressed? This is most likely a trigger point or …
Telltale Signs You Might Have Rotator Cuff Tear
Telltale Signs You Might Have Rotator Cuff Tear | OCSM Orthopedics in Metairie, Louisiana Some jobs and activities require making certain arm movements that can easily provoke an …
All You Need To Know About ACL Tears | Sports Medicine in New Orleans | OCSM
The body is a complete, balanced system composed of many ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These are connected in different ways to facilitate movement and various body actions. When there …