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BUNIONS Complete Injury Guide
Hallux valgus is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. The condition is commonly called a bunion. The bunion actually refers to the bump that grows on the side of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. In reality, the condition is much more complex than a simple bump on the side of the toe. Interestingly, this condition almost never occurs in cultures that do not wear shoes. Pointed shoes, such as high heels and cowboy boots, can contribute to the development of hall...
Posted on 2024-04-23
CHEERLEADING Sports Guide
Cheerleading began as a way to promote school unity and rally a team to victory; however, in the 130 years that have followed, cheerleading has developed into a highly skilled and competitive athletic event in its own right.Modern cheerleading combines elements of gymnastics with tosses, partner stunts and pyramid building to wow the crowd. While these risky athletic elements add excitement and entertainment to cheerleading routines, they also increase the risk of injury. Ligament sprains, muscl...
Posted on 2024-04-17
SHOULDER DISLOCATION Complete Injury Guide
A shoulder dislocation is a painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint. Most dislocations are anterior (forward) but the shoulder can also dislocate posteriorly (backwards). Inferior and posterolateral dislocations are possible but occur much less often. The specific type of dislocation is based on the position of the humeral head in relation to the glenoid (shoulder socket) at the time of the diagnosis.
Posted on 2024-04-13
STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINT Complete Injury Guide
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder. The SC joint links the bones of the arms and shoulder to the vertical skeleton.
Most SC joint problems are relatively minor. However, certain types of injuries require immediate medical attention.
Posted on 2024-04-10
SHOULDER DISLOCATIONS
The shoulder joint can dislocate, due to the design of the joint that allows for significant flexibility at the expense of stability. Shoulder dislocations are extremely painful and have an impact on activities of daily living and participation in sports. Optimal management of a shoulder dislocation helps to restore function of the shoulder joint, prevent complications, and prevent recurrent dislocations.
Posted on 2024-04-02
What Is ELASTIC TAPE And How DOES IT WORK?
While taping as a therapeutic technique has been used since around the 1800’s, elastic taping, such as Kinesiotape (KT) and Rock Tape, have recently become quite popular in the rehabilitation industry. It is commonly used to treat or prevent muscle and joint related injuries such as sprains and strains, as well as tendinitis.
Posted on 2024-03-27
WEIGHTLIFTING Sports Guide
The sport of weightlifting is already tough enough without adding a devastating injury to the plate of any competitor or amateur. It is blaringly obvious that weightlifting has the potential to be a dangerous sport, participants are not only required to lift enormous weight over their head, but they are also expected to do it without hurting themselves.A weightlifting injury can happen to almost any area of the body or muscle group. The majority of injuries can happen in the form of ...
Posted on 2024-03-19
DANCE & GYMNASTICS Sports Guide
The popularity of shows like "Dancing with the Stars", as well as the interest the gymnastic competitions at the Olympics garners, has made many people turning to both of these activities for exercise and sport. However, there is much more to the Rumba than simply "shaking it" and a lot more to the balance beam than just placing one foot in front of the other.
In order to get moves like Cheryl Burke or the grace and balance of Shawn Johnson, any dancer or athlete must condition themselves...
Posted on 2024-03-14
UNDERSTANDING TENSION HEADACHES
There are three common types of headaches: tension, migraine, and cluster headaches.
Among the three types, tension headaches are the most common form and they are often the result of stress or fatigue. In addition to tension, fatigue and stress, factors that have been associated with the onset of headaches include prolonged desk work or manual labor, dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits, and even poor posture.
Posted on 2024-03-12
BASKETBALL Sports Guide
Sometimes it may seem as if a basketball player can defy the laws of gravity with a wicked dunk or jump shot. Almost everyone can remember Michael Jordan propelling himself through the air, almost as if he was climbing an invisible stairway, straight to the basket. However, regardless of how graceful a basketball player may seem, it is important to know, no one can fly, and it only looks incredible until you come falling back down to Earth.
Basketball injuries are easy to get. ...
Posted on 2024-03-07
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ELBOW PAIN
Epicondylitis is a common cause of elbow pain in athletes and the general population. It can occur at both the medial (inside) and lateral (outside) epicondyle of the elbow. Medial epicondylitis, also known as “golfer’s elbow”, commonly occurs among golfers and other athletes who repetitively stress the tendons on the inside of the elbow. Lateral epicondylitis, also known as “tennis elbow”, commonly occurs among tennis players and other athletes who repetitively str...
Posted on 2024-02-29
SWIMMING Complete Sports Guide
Why Is Michael Phelps Such A Dominant Swimming? Hark work, dedication, and Therapy... Remember those cupping marks?! This is Greenville SC's Guide for Swimmers:
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Welcome to 's patient resource about swimming.Let's face it; Michael Phelps has made the sport of swimming incredibly cool. It was amazing to watch him glide through the water like it was his home, as if he had flippers instead of hands and feet. Michael Phelps assisted in opening up the world of swim...
Posted on 2024-02-22
FOREARM FRACTURE Complete Injury Guide
Forearm fractures are those that occur in the middle section (shaft) of the forearm bones. The forearm has a complex anatomy to serve its functions of supporting and positioning the hand in space and providing anchorage for muscles that serve hand function. To fully restore these functions after a forearm fracture the bones must heal in the normal anatomical position.
Posted on 2024-02-20
SNAPPING SCAPULA SYNDROME Complete Injury Guide
The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade (also called the scapula) glides along the chest wall (the thorax). When movement of this joint causes feelings or sounds of grating, grinding, popping, or thumping, doctors call it snapping scapula syndrome.
Snapping scapula syndrome is fairly rare. When it happens, the soft tissues between the scapula and the chest wall are thick, irritated, or inflamed. Snapping scapula syndrome can also happen if the bones of the shoulder blade o...
Posted on 2024-02-15
THE MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETE
If you have pain or limitation and live in Greenville-Spartanburg SC, then call the rehab experts at Purposed Physical Therapy at (864) 881-1712 or you can fill out our New Patient Form by clicking HERE and we will call you!.
Are you a Martial Arts athlete in Greenville SC? Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of many combat disciplines: Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, etc. These athletes rely on their physical p...
Posted on 2024-02-13
HOW OFTEN DO YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BREATHING?
It’s something we do thousands of times a day without even thinking about it. Otherwise known as ventilation, the process of breathing seems straightforward.
Breathing is an exchange of gases through inhalation and exhalation. Specifically, we absorb the oxygen from air we breathe in and expel carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as we breathe out. We need oxygen to create fuel for all our vital functions, and the process creates carbon dioxide as a waste product.
Did you know one can brea...
Posted on 2024-02-08
TENNIS Sports Guide
Tennis is a sport that is enjoyed by thousands of people around the world thanks to the need for minimal equipment, and only one other person to play with! Good weather adds to the fun of playing the sport, but thousands of people also enjoy the swoosh of the racket and the crack of a smashed ball on indoor courts as well. Unfortunately we can’t all smash or serve like Roger Federer or Serena Williams but everyone can prepare their bodies, just as the pros do, in order to avoid injur...
Posted on 2024-02-06
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ROTATOR CUFF TEARS
Shoulder pain is a common complaint in the primary care setting, with studies reporting that it’s the third most common musculoskeletal complaint. Shoulder pain accounts for about 1-2.4 of these visits are due to rotator cuff issues, including tears and tendinopathy.
Posted on 2024-02-01
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Complete Guide
Nutraceutical is a new word, invented by Dr. Stephen DeFelice in 1989. It is two words put together: nutritional and pharmaceutical. Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements that are also called functional foods.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part of a food that has medical or health benefits. Nutraceuticals help prevent and treat disease. These products can be single nutrients like Vitamin C...
Posted on 2024-01-30
WRESTLING Sports Guide
When you were a kid the excuse of training to be an Olympic wrestler probably wouldn’t have appeased your mother as you pinned your sibling to the ground by twisting one arm behind their back, but the excuse certainly would have been worth a try anyways! Wrestling is a seriously competitive sport, and requires significant training at any level of competition in order for you to become proficient at the sport without injuring yourself each time you step onto the mat.
Posted on 2024-01-24
THE ANATOMY OF THE RIBS & BREATHING
If you have pain or limitation and live in Greenville-Spartanburg SC, then call the rehab experts at Purposed Physical Therapy, Greenville SC at (864) 881-1712 or you can fill out our New Patient Form by clicking HERE and we will call you!.
THE ANATOMY OF THE RIBS & BREATHING
Living in Greenville and curious about the ribs and breathing anatomy? The purpose of the rib cage is to be the attachment for our respiratory muscles in order to aid in breathing, as well as, serve a...
Posted on 2024-01-17
THE ANATOMY OF THE SPINE
If you have pain or limitation and live in Greenville-Spartanburg SC, then call the rehab experts at Purposed Physical Therapy, Greenville SC at (864) 881-1712 or you can fill out our New Patient Form by clicking HERE and we will call you!.
THE ANATOMY OF THE SPINE
Have low back pain in Greenville SC? Maybe it's time to learn a little about the spine! The spine is very complex and even with a doctorate degree there is always more to learn about the spine. This blog post is a...
Posted on 2024-01-10
UCL (ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT) Complete Injury Guide
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) can become stretched, frayed or torn through the stress of repetitive throwing motions.
Professional pitchers have been the athletes treated most often for this problem. Javelin, football, racquet sports, ice hockey, and water polo players have also been reported to injure the UCL. A fall on an outstretched arm can also lead to UCL rupture (often with elbow dislocation).
Posted on 2024-01-06
BASEBALL Sports Guide
Baseball is the all Canadian and American past time and it is definitely the game of summer. There is nothing better than the crack of the bat, the cheer of the crowd and running the bases after you have hit one out of the park. The best and most exciting baseball is played by some of the most well trained athletes on the planet.
Now, it’s not a coincidence that these guys are at the top of their game, after all, they know how to properly condition and train themselves.
Baseb...
Posted on 2024-01-03
COMMON CYCLING INJURIES
Cycling is an activity that many people enjoy. Some individuals are more experienced than others, but cyclists of any level may experience injuries. Certain injuries can be avoided and some can be treated at home, while other more serious issues may require a visit to a Physical Therapist.
Posted on 2023-12-30
INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN
IMS is a common therapeutic approach that provides relief for individuals suffering from persistent nerve pain. Neuropathic pain is characterized by chronic muscle pain that develops due to hypersensitive nerves that continuously transfer signals. One effective way to address neuropathic pain is to combine an approach called intramuscular stimulation (IMS) with therapeutic exercises. IMS, which is also called dry needling, helps desensitize inflamed nerves while restoring flexibility and mo...
Posted on 2023-12-27
SHOULDER REPLACEMENT Complete Surgical Guide
Shoulder joint replacement surgery (also called shoulder arthroplasty) is not as common as replacement surgeries for the knee or hip joints. Still, when necessary, this operation can effectively ease pain from shoulder arthritis. Most people experience improved shoulder function after this surgery.
Posted on 2023-12-19
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRONIC PAIN AND DAILY PAIN?
Pain is something we may experience every day in one form or another. It’s a part of life, and yet our experience of it can lead to catastrophic changes in our physical, mental, and emotional health. Pain— it’s why we go to the doctor, take pain relievers, and seek holistic treatments like massage and acupuncture. But what is pain? And what is a normal amount of pain to experience on a day-to-day basis? Here, we’ll discuss the basics of pain, the difference...
Posted on 2023-12-17
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE
Exercise is vital for overall health, mobility, and longevity for people of all ages. Although it influences all aspects of health, emphasis is usually placed on the physical benefits of regular exercise, including healthier cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, as well as fewer joint or bone issues. Indeed, strength exercises boost metabolism and this helps improve the body's ability to break down cholesterol and blood sugar.
Posted on 2023-12-13
VERTIGO Complete Injury Guide
We have all experienced, for a variety of reasons, the sensation of being dizzy. Dizziness is a catch-all term that can describe an assortment of symptoms from feeling woozy after a ride at the amusement park or feeling light-headed as you stand up from sitting, to a sensation of being unstable or feeling like you are going to faint. Dizziness as a medical complaint is very common. Some people, however, suffer with a more severe and specific type of dizziness called vertigo. Vertigo ...
Posted on 2023-12-09