Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Manual therapy is one of the most common interventions utilized by physical therapists and generally refers to passively applying mechanical forces to the superficial body in order to receive a therapeutic...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Achilles tendinopathy is a very common, overuse injury of the lower extremity that often affects athletes and highly-active individuals that engage in activities such as running, jumping, and other...

by John Baur, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Acetaminophen (APAP) is a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever that can cause liver damage when taken in high doses. The common brand name for acetaminophen (APAP) is Tylenol and acute liver injury caused by APAP overdose is a...

by John Baur, PT, OCS, FAAOMPTUlcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. It is characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. While the exact cause of UC is unknown, it is...

By John Baur, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. An imbalance in the gut microbiota has been linked to a variety of health problems, including gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic disorders, and...

By John Baur, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. While the exact cause of...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCBackground:The utilization of multimodal analgesia (MMA) injections during arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs has gained popularity after commonly being utilized in hip and knee surgeries. MMA injections are a mixture of analgesic (pain...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCIntroduction:After a primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, 25% of patients 25 years old or younger that return to high-risk sport sustain a second ACL injury. Currently, there is conflicting evidence surround...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCBackground:Rotator cuff disorders have been reported to occur in 30-50% of people over the age of 50 and the number of rotator cuff repair surgeries performed each year continues to rise. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles:...