WHAT IS THE CARPAL TUNNEL? The carpal tunnel is located in the lower part of the wrist, through which a nerve passes that branches out into the first three fingers of the hand. When pressure is applied to this nerve, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome occur. This nerve is both sensory and motor, transmitting information […]
What is patellar chondromalacia? Patellar chondromalacia refers to the softening of the cartilage in stages and most commonly affects athletes, recreational individuals who suddenly increase the intensity of their activities, and people with certain traumatic knee injuries. Patellar chondromalacia is typically characterized by pain and a feeling of instability in the knee. It develops gradually […]
Sciatica is also called lumboischialgia, and is characterized by pain that radiates down the leg, usually on one side. Most cases of sciatica pain resolve with treatment within a few weeks. It is important to note that the pain can be reduced by avoiding activities that cause the characteristic pain. WHAT CAUSES IT? The most […]
Hip pain is frequently caused by muscle imbalances around the hip joint, reduced stability, and repetitive movements. At our physical therapy clinic, our primary goal is to address the underlying cause of hip pain, identify overactive muscles, regenerate them, and engage inactive muscles in functional movement. Our aim is to provide a long-term solution to […]
A very gentle manual scar technique that helps restore blood flow in the treated scar area, visibly reduces it, and restores sensation! At our center, we most commonly treat the following types of scars: Cesarean section scars, Hysterectomy scars, Mastectomy scars, Postoperative scars (e.g., hip surgery or carpal tunnel surgery scars), Laparoscopic surgical scars, Burn […]
What is impingement? Impingement is a common diagnosis for shoulder problems and pain, and is caused by the pressure of one of the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis) on the surrounding structures of the shoulder. Such shoulder problems can be resolved with timely response after several therapies with […]
