by OrthoTexas | Oct 6, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
An orthopedic injury can be quite distressful and obstruct the normal functioning of the affected joint. Patients who have suffered an injury to the shoulder, neck, spine, knee, ankle or any other part of the musculoskeletal system need to undergo a comprehensive...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 28, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Bankart Lesion can be defined as an injury to the anterior part of the labrum, the fibrous cartilage attached to the shoulder socket that helps to maintain the stability of the joint. It is usually caused due to subluxations of the glenohumeral joint. When this...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 21, 2015 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitative technique designed to boost the body’s natural healing process. It helps to provide support to the injured muscles and tissues, without affecting blood circulation and the joint’s range of motion. The technique uses a specialized...
by OrthoTexas | Aug 5, 2015 | Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Custom splinting is a common procedure used in physical therapy for various orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities such as shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. It involves the use of customized and specifically fabricated splints to restrict the movement of the...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 21, 2015 | Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a rehabilitative program incorporating a combination of targeted exercises and specialized equipment to help patients regain flexibility and motion following a surgery or injury. Physical therapy can significantly improve the patients overall...
