What we treat

Sprains and Strains

• Ankle Sprains: Ligament injuries commonly caused by twisting or rolling the ankle.

• Muscle Strains: Overstretching or tearing of muscles, often occurring in the hamstrings, quadriceps, or calf muscles.

Tendon Injuries

• Tendinitis: Inflammation of tendons due to overuse, affecting areas like the shoulder (rotator cuff), elbow (tennis elbow), or knee (patellar tendinitis).

• Tendinosis: Degeneration of tendons from chronic overuse, often seen in the Achilles tendon or elbow.

Joint Injuries

• Dislocations: Joints that have been forced out of their normal position, such as shoulder dislocations.

• Ligament Tears: Injuries to ligaments like but not limited too the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee, often requiring rehabilitation post-surgery.

Overuse Injuries

• Shin Splints: Pain along the shin bone due to repetitive stress, common in runners.

• Stress Fractures: Small cracks in bones from overuse, often seen in the feet or lower legs.

• ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL Reconstruction: Rehabilitation following ligament surgery to restore strength, mobility and aid efficient and powerful return to sport .

• Rotator Cuff Repair: Post-surgical therapy to regain shoulder function and strength.

Chronic Conditions

• Arthritis: Managing joint pain and stiffness to improve mobility and quality of life.

• Bursitis: Reducing inflammation of the bursae to alleviate pain and improve function.

Traumatic Injuries

• Collision injuries in sport: Rehabilitation following acute fractures, muscle strains/ tears, or physical deformities

• Car accidents: 

• Other Traumatic injuries resulting in severe musculoskeletal injury

• Biomechanical Analysis: Assessing and improving movement patterns to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries.

• Strength and Conditioning: Customized programs to build strength, endurance, and agility for peak performance.

• Growth Plate Injuries: Special care for young athletes with injuries to growth plates.

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Managing knee pain in growing adolescents involved in sports.

• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

• And any more! Please contact us with any specific inquiries

Evaluation and Treatment: Comprehensive care for athletes recovering from concussions, focusing on safe return-to-play protocols.

Our Founder Dr. Melodie Daniels specializes in returning woman to high level sport postpartum and training athletes during pregnancy! 

• Female Athlete Triad: Addressing issues related to energy deficiency, menstrual disturbances, and bone health.

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Treatment for conditions affecting the pelvic floor muscles, common in female athletes.

• Postpartum/pregnancy related return to sport and rehab

Here is a short list of what our physical therapists are specialized in! We can treat almost all musculoskeletal and sports injuries so please call us for any inquiries, or if your injury is not listed below:

• Plantar Fasciitis
Treatment for heel pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia.

• Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinosis/Tendon tear
Managing pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon.

• Ankle Sprains
Inversion sprain (most common), eversion sprain

• Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendon rupture

• Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain

• Stress Fractures
Commonly in the metatarsals, navicular bone, or tibia

• Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome

• Heel Spurs
Bony growths on the underside of the heel bone

• Turf Toe
Hyperextension injury to the big toe joint

• Peroneal Tendonitis
Inflammation of the peroneal tendons along the outside of the ankle

• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Inflammation or tearing of the posterior tibial tendon

• Sever’s Disease:
Inflammation of the growth plate in the heel, common in growing children

• Metatarsalgia
Pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot

• Sesamoiditis
Inflammation of the sesamoid bones under the big toe joint

• Lisfranc Injury
Injury to the midfoot involving the Lisfranc joint complex

• Bunions
Enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe

• Hammer Toes
Deformity causing toes to bend or curl downward

• Jones Fracture
Fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone near the base of the foot

• Morton’s Neuroma
Thickening of tissue around a nerve leading to the toes

• Corns and Calluses
Thickened skin on the feet due to friction and pressure

• Cuboid Syndrome
Displacement or subluxation of the cuboid bone

• Anterior Ankle Impingement
Pain and inflammation at the front of the ankle due to bone or soft tissue compression

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
ACL tear or sprain, commonly occurs with a sudden change in direction or landing awkwardly from a jump

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
MCL tear or sprain, often results from a direct blow to the outside of the knee

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
PCL tear or sprain, typically caused by a direct impact to the front of the knee or hyperextension

• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injuries
LCL tear or sprain, usually occurs from a direct blow to the inside of the knee

• Meniscus Tears
Tear of the meniscal cartilage, often from twisting or turning the knee quickly

• Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
Inflammation of the patellar tendon, common in sports involving jumping and running

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Pain around the kneecap, often caused by overuse or improper alignment

• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Inflammation of the iliotibial band, causing pain on the outside of the knee, common in long-distance runners

• Knee Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursae (small fluid-filled sacs) around the knee joint

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Inflammation of the area just below the knee where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone, common in growing adolescents

• Chondromalacia Patellae
Softening and breakdown of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap

Often associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome

• Knee Fractures
Fracture of the patella, femur, or tibia near the knee joint

• Knee Dislocation
Displacement of the bones of the knee joint, often requiring immediate medical attention

• Quadriceps Tendonitis
Inflammation of the quadriceps tendon, common in sports involving repetitive jumping and running

• Osteochondritis Dissecans
Condition where a piece of cartilage and underlying bone become detached from the end of a bone due to lack of blood flow

• Baker’s Cyst
Fluid-filled cyst behind the knee, often associated with arthritis or meniscus tears

• Synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane, causing pain and swelling in the knee joint

• Hip Flexor Strain
Overstretching or tearing of the hip flexor muscles, often caused by activities involving sudden movements or kicking.

• Hip Labral Tear
Tear of the cartilage (labrum) that lines the hip socket, often resulting from repetitive motion or trauma.

• Hip Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs) that cushion the hip joint, often due to repetitive motion or prolonged pressure.

• Groin Strain
Injury to the muscles of the inner thigh (adductors), often from sudden movements or overuse.

• Snapping Hip Syndrome
A condition where a snapping sensation is felt in the hip, often caused by the movement of muscles or tendons over bony structures.

• Hip Pointer
Bruising and inflammation of the iliac crest (the top part of the pelvis), often due to a direct blow to the hip.

• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Inflammation of the iliotibial band, causing pain on the outside of the hip and knee, commonly seen in runners.

• Piriformis Syndrome
Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, causing pain in the buttock and potentially down the leg.

• Stress Fractures
Small cracks in the hip bones, often caused by overuse and repetitive impact activities like running.

• Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Abnormal contact between the hip bone and socket, causing pain and limited movement, often seen in athletes who perform repetitive hip flexion.

• Hip Dislocation
Displacement of the femoral head from the hip socket, typically resulting from severe trauma or high-impact activities.

• Osteitis Pubis
Inflammation of the pubic symphysis, causing groin pain, often seen in athletes who perform repetitive kicking or running.

• Adductor Tendinopathy
Chronic inflammation or degeneration of the adductor tendons, causing groin pain, often due to overuse.

• Gluteus Medius Tear
Tear of the gluteus medius muscle, which can cause pain and weakness in the hip.

• Trochanteric Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa located over the greater trochanter of the femur, causing lateral hip pain.

• Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture
Fracture where a piece of bone is pulled away from the ischial tuberosity (sit bone), often due to forceful contraction of the hamstrings.

• Hamstring Strain
Injury to the hamstring muscles, which can also affect the hip, often caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration.

• Quadriceps Contusion
Bruising of the quadriceps muscles, often resulting from a direct blow to the thigh.

• Muscle Strains
Overstretching or tearing of the back muscles, often due to sudden movements or overexertion.

• Ligament Sprains
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the back, often from twisting or lifting improperly.

• Herniated Disc
Rupture or bulging of an intervertebral disc, causing pressure on nearby nerves and leading to pain, numbness, or weakness.

• Sciatica
Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg.

• Spondylolisthesis
Slippage of one vertebra over another, often causing lower back pain and potentially nerve compression.

• Spondylolysis
Stress fracture in one of the vertebrae, commonly seen in athletes who perform repetitive hyperextension of the spine, such as gymnasts or football linemen.

• Facet Joint Syndrome
Inflammation or degeneration of the facet joints in the spine, leading to back pain and stiffness.

• Degenerative Disc Disease
Wear and tear of the intervertebral discs over time, leading to chronic back pain and reduced mobility.

• Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal, often leading to nerve compression and pain, particularly in older athletes.

• Compression Fractures
Fractures in the vertebrae, often due to high-impact sports or conditions like osteoporosis.

• Scheuermann’s Disease
A condition in which the vertebrae grow unevenly, leading to a rounded back (kyphosis) and back pain, commonly seen in adolescents.

• Muscle Spasms
Involuntary contractions of the back muscles, often caused by muscle fatigue, overuse, or injury.

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression of nerves or blood vessels in the upper back and neck, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the arms and hands.

• Pars Fracture
A stress fracture of the pars interarticularis, often seen in young athletes engaged in sports requiring repetitive extension and rotation of the spine.

• Iliolumbar Ligament Sprain
Sprain of the iliolumbar ligament, which can cause localized lower back pain.

• Coccyx Injuries (Tailbone)
Bruising or fractures of the coccyx, often resulting from a fall or direct impact.

• Postural Syndrome
Pain resulting from prolonged poor posture, often due to muscle imbalances and lack of flexibility.

• Interspinous Ligament Sprain
Injury to the ligaments between the spinous processes of the vertebrae, leading to localized back pain.

• Lumbago
General term for lower back pain, often caused by muscle strain, ligament sprain, or disc problems.

• Muscle Strain
Overstretching or tearing of the neck muscles, often caused by sudden movements, poor posture, or overuse.

• Ligament Sprain
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the neck, commonly resulting from whiplash injuries.

• Whiplash
A neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, often due to car accidents or high-impact sports.

• Cervical Herniated Disc
Rupture or bulging of an intervertebral disc in the cervical spine, leading to nerve compression and pain.

• Cervical Radiculopathy
Compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the cervical spine, causing pain, numbness, or weakness radiating into the shoulder and arm.

• Cervical Spondylosis
Age-related wear and tear of the cervical spine, leading to chronic neck pain and stiffness.

• Cervical Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck, often causing nerve compression and pain.

• Facet Joint Syndrome
Inflammation or degeneration of the facet joints in the cervical spine, leading to neck pain and reduced mobility.

• Torticollis (Wry Neck)
A condition where the neck muscles contract, causing the head to twist to one side. Can be congenital or acquired.

• Cervical Fracture
A break in one of the cervical vertebrae, often resulting from high-impact trauma.

• Cervical Dislocation
Displacement of the cervical vertebrae, usually due to severe trauma.

• Cervical Myelopathy
Compression of the spinal cord in the neck, leading to neurological symptoms such as weakness, coordination problems, and numbness.

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression of nerves or blood vessels between the neck and shoulder, causing pain and numbness in the neck, shoulder, and arm.

• Cervical Sprain
Injury to the soft tissues (ligaments, tendons) in the neck, often resulting from whiplash or sudden movements.

• Cervical Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of the joints in the cervical spine, leading to pain and stiffness.

• Cervical Strain
Overstretching or tearing of the muscles or tendons in the neck, often due to poor posture or overuse.

• Cervicogenic Headache
Headache caused by issues in the cervical spine, such as muscle tension or joint dysfunction.

• Atlantoaxial Instability
Excessive movement between the first and second cervical vertebrae (C1 and C2), often seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or congenital conditions.

• Neck Spasm
Involuntary contraction of the neck muscles, causing pain and restricted movement.

• Pinched Nerve
Compression of a nerve in the neck, causing pain, tingling, and numbness radiating into the shoulder, arm, or hand.

• Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear: partial or complete tear of one or more of the rotator cuff tendons.

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, often due to overuse.

• Shoulder Dislocation
Occurs when the upper arm bone (humerus) is forced out of the shoulder socket.

• Shoulder Subluxation
Partial dislocation where the humerus partially slips out of the socket.

• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Occurs when the rotator cuff tendons are compressed during shoulder movements, causing pain and inflammation.

• Labral Tear
Tear of the labrum, the cartilage that lines and helps stabilize the shoulder joint.

• SLAP Tear
A specific type of labral tear affecting the top part of the labrum.

• Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sac) in the shoulder, often caused by repetitive motion or prolonged pressure.

• Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint due to inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule.

• Shoulder Fracture
Break in one of the shoulder bones, such as the clavicle (collarbone), humerus, or scapula (shoulder blade).

• Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries

AC Joint Sprain: Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the AC joint.

AC Joint Separation: Dislocation of the clavicle from the scapula.

• Shoulder Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder, often due to overuse or repetitive stress.

• Biceps Tendonitis
Inflammation of the biceps tendon, causing pain in the front of the shoulder.

• Shoulder Instability
Loose shoulder joint, leading to frequent dislocations or subluxations.

• Glenohumeral Arthritis
Degeneration of the shoulder joint cartilage, causing pain and stiffness.

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression of nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and the first rib, causing shoulder and arm pain.

• Snapping Scapula Syndrome
Grinding or popping sensation of the shoulder blade moving over the ribs.

• Posterior Shoulder Dislocation
Dislocation of the shoulder joint where the humerus is displaced backward.

• Proximal Humerus Fracture
Fracture of the upper part of the humerus, near the shoulder joint.

• Quadrilateral Space Syndrome
Compression of the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery, causing pain and weakness in the shoulder.

• Internal Impingement
Pinching of the rotator cuff tendons against the glenoid labrum during shoulder movement, common in overhead athletes.

• Suprascapular Neuropathy
Compression or damage to the suprascapular nerve, leading to shoulder pain and weakness

• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Inflammation or degeneration of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, often due to repetitive wrist and arm motions.

• Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Inflammation or degeneration of the tendons on the inside of the elbow, caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions.

• Elbow Bursitis (Olecranon Bursitis)
Inflammation of the bursa located over the bony prominence of the elbow.

• Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Stretching, tearing, or rupture of the UCL, common in throwing athletes.

• Elbow Fracture
Break in one of the bones of the elbow joint, such as the humerus, radius, or ulna.

• Elbow Dislocation
Displacement of the bones of the elbow joint, often due to trauma or a fall.

• Radial Head Fracture
Break in the radial head, the top part of the radius bone near the elbow.

• Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Tear or rupture of the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the elbow.

• Ulnar Nerve Entrapment (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, causing numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers.

• Posterior Impingement
Pinching of soft tissues at the back of the elbow during extension, often seen in athletes who perform repetitive overhead motions.

• Osteochondritis Dissecans
Condition where a piece of cartilage and the underlying bone become detached from the end of the bone due to lack of blood flow, common in young athletes.

• Little League Elbow
Overuse injury causing damage to the growth plate on the inside of the elbow, common in young baseball pitchers.

• Flexor Tendinitis
Inflammation of the tendons that bend the wrist, causing pain on the inside of the elbow.

• Triceps Tendonitis
Inflammation of the triceps tendon at the back of the elbow, often due to overuse.

• Elbow Sprain
Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the elbow, often caused by trauma or overuse.

• Valgus Extension Overload
Condition causing pain on the inside of the elbow due to repetitive stress and hyperextension, common in pitchers.

• Nursemaid’s Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation)
Partial dislocation of the radial head, common in young children due to a sudden pull on the arm.

• Synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane lining the elbow joint, causing pain and swelling.

• Panner’s Disease
Osteochondrosis of the capitellum, affecting the growth plate in young athletes.

• Loose Bodies
Small fragments of bone or cartilage that move within the joint, often causing pain and limited movement.

• Finger Fractures
Breaks in the bones of the fingers, often caused by trauma or direct impact.

• Mallet Finger
Injury to the extensor tendon of the finger, causing the fingertip to droop.

• Jersey Finger
Rupture of the flexor tendon in the finger, often caused by forceful gripping.

• Boxer’s Fracture
Fracture of the metacarpal bone, typically the fifth metacarpal, often resulting from punching an object.

• Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Injury to the ligament on the inside of the thumb, often caused by forceful abduction of the thumb.

• Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis)
Condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position and then snaps straight.

• Dupuytren’s Contracture
Thickening and tightening of the tissue under the skin of the palm and fingers, leading to bent fingers.

• Metacarpal Fractures
Breaks in the bones of the hand, often caused by trauma or impact.

• Finger Dislocation
Displacement of the bones in a finger joint, usually due to trauma.

• Hand Tendon Injuries
Injuries to the tendons in the hand, often due to cuts, overuse, or impact.

• Hand Ligament Injuries
Sprains or tears of the ligaments in the hand, often due to trauma or overuse.

• Hand Arthritis
Degeneration of the cartilage in the hand joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

• Nerve Compression Syndromes
Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or Guyon's canal syndrome, where nerves in the hand are compressed, causing pain, numbness, and weakness.

• Flexor Tendon Injuries
Injuries to the tendons that bend the fingers, often due to cuts or trauma.

• Extensor Tendon Injuries
Injuries to the tendons that straighten the fingers, often due to cuts or trauma.

• Hand Infections
Infections such as paronychia (infection around the fingernail) or felon (infection in the fingertip pulp).

• Skier’s Thumb (Gamekeeper’s Thumb)
Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb, often caused by a fall while holding a ski pole.