Identifying Back Pain
Identifying Back Pain
It’s no secret that back pain can be extremely debilitating and reduce your quality of life. Sometimes, the pain may actually be radiating from other parts of your body that have been injured or damaged. Here...
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Vestibular Dysfunction/BPPV: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and What to Do
What does it mean to have vertigo? Is vertigo synonymous with dizziness? The truth is that patients experience vestibular dysfunction in a multitude of ways. They may have spinning sensations when laying down, feel dizzy...
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Concussions: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and What to Do
Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by a blow to the head. Most patients with a concussion recover in a short period of time without intervention. However, many patients will have lingering symptoms and...
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What to Do When You’ve Injured Your Rotator Cuff
By Ryan P. Kay, DPT A rotator cuff injury is a common injury of the shoulder, but patients often misunderstand what the rotator cuff (RTC) is and does. Practicing in an outpatient orthopaedic clinic, physical therapists...
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UOA Therapist Earns McKenzie Method Certification
University Orthopaedic Associates is proud to announce that physical therapist Lindsey Balint is certified in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT). Lindsey’s certification will allow her—and UOA—to better serve our patients through...
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Adolescent Shin Pain: Causes and Treatments
It is estimated that over 30 million adolescents participate in sporting activities each year. Participation in organized high school sports often increases the intensity and frequency of both training and competition, which can lead to...
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Evaluating Shin Pain
Appropriate evaluation and diagnostic imaging is important to determine the cause and extent of injury for individuals experiencing chronic shin pain. Appropriate clinical assessment begins with a thorough patient history that includes an assessment of: ...
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Making Sense of Shin Pain
Many collegiate athletes, high school athletes and recreational runners have experienced shin pain during their athletic career. Whether this was after a challenging training session, following a hard race or during a significant hill work...
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Advanced Physical Therapy Treatment Now Available at UOA
As part of our commitment to our patients, clinicians at University Orthopaedic Associates are always seeking to expand their skill sets to help more people more effectively. Our director of physical therapy, Dino Pinciotti, sought...
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Open Letter to Older Adults
It’s better to age well than get old. It’s not fun to have the freedom to do whatever you want only to be limited by your body. You should enjoy the ability to participate in...
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