Orthopedic Physiotherapy
We treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal pathologies primarily orthopedic in nature. These pathologies can originate from trauma, postural dysfunction, muscle imbalances, nerve damage, overuse injuries (arthritis), post-operative complication, etc. Some of the more common diagnoses we treat but not limited to are listed below:
Orthopedic Issues of the Knee
non-surgical:
- Meniscus sprains/tears
- Ligamentus sprains (ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL)
- Patellar pathology: tendonitis, tracking issues, chondromalacia
- IT band syndrome (iliotibial band): "runners knee"
post-surgical:
- Meniscectomy
- Ligament repair (ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL)
- Arthroscopic debridement
- Total/partial knee replacement
- Tendon repair
- Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation
Orthopedic Issues of the Foot & Ankle
non-surgical:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle sprain
- "Shin splints"
- Tendonitis: Achilles, posterior tibialis, anterior tibialis
post-surgical:
- Bunionectomy
- Bone spur removal
- Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation
- Ankle fusion
- ATFL repair
- Achilles rupture repair
Orthopedic Issues of the Hip & Pelvis
non-surgical:
- Rotated or elevated hip
- Sciatica
- Sacroiliac pathology
- Sports hernia
- Bursitis
- Labral sprain
- Hip flexor tendinitis/strain
- Adductor (groin) tendinitis/strain
- Hamstring tendinitis/strain
post-surgical:
- Total hip replacement
- Labral repair
- Tendon repair
- Arthroscopic hip debridement
- Traumatic fractures resulting in hardware fixation
Orthopedic Issues of the Spine
non-surgical:
- Sciatica (yes again)
- Herniated disc
- General spine sprain/strain
- Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Posture dysfunction
- Scoliosis
- Core deconditioning resulting in instability
- Facet syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal cord injury
post-surgical:
- Microdiscectomy
- Laminectomy
- Fusion
- Disc replacement
Orthopedic Issues of the Shoulder
non-surgical:
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Biceps tendinitis
- Labral tear
- Chronic dislocations/subluxations
- AC/SC sprain
- Bursitis
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
post-surgical:
- Tendon rupture repair
- Post traumatic fracture internal fixation
- Nerve relocation
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Orthopedic Issues of the Elbow
non-surgical:
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar nerve pathology
- Bicep/tricep/forearm tendinitis
- Elbow/wrist/hand sprain
- Joint dislocations
post-surgical:
- Tendon rupture repair
- Post traumatic fracture internal fixation
- Nerve relocation
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Posture Dysfunction
non-surgical:
- Neck: forward head posture
- Mid back: increased kyphosis, rounded shoulders, flattened thoracic spine
post-surgical:
- Low back- sway back (hyper-lordosis), flat back (hypo-lordosis)
- Hip up slip/down slip/rotation
Orthopedic Issues of the Head
non-surgical:
- Tension/cervicogenic headaches
- Dizziness
post-surgical:
- BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
- TMJ
Orthotic Prescription
non-surgical:
- Orthotic assessment: Weight bearing vs. non-weight bearing foot profile assessment to address:
post-surgical:
- Severe pronation/supination
- Low back pain
- Hip/knee pain
- Chronic foot/ankle instability
Non-Orthopedic Issues
non-surgical:
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Post-polio
- Parkinson's rehabilitation
post-surgical:
- Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
- Vestibular/balance dysfunction
