Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, is widely used in musculoskeletal practice. However, when a medical professional considers ordering an MRI for a musculoskeletal injury, the image is utilized to assist in providing a piece of information after a comprehensive examination has been conducted. This includes the examiner looking above and below the area of symptoms [...]
Computed tomography scans, or CT scans, can be a useful diagnostic tool. They use x-ray technology to take multiple, layered images of organs, soft tissue structures, the brain, and other internal structures. A CT scan may be ordered after an examination to look for areas of trauma or internal bleeding, [...]
CrossFit was founded by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai[3] in 2000 as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport, it works to combine elements from HIIT (high-intensity interval training), Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell sport, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises including yoga and spin in some areas. One can find [...]
A new group exercise trend that is gaining popularity is barre workouts. Barre is actually the stationary handrail that is used in ballet studios for support during different warm ups and workouts. Barre workouts were developed by a ballerina who had injured her back and developed a dance-based exercise routine to complement her rehabilitation. [...]
In this new year, many people set exercise goals for themselves to start the year right. If you have ever tried to stick to a new year's resolution, you may know that it can be difficult to maintain your new habits as the months go by. We spoke with Pete Stamos, a trainer at [...]
As we move into the season of holiday parties, we asked a registered dietitian and friend of SetPT, Valarie Evanoff, to sit down with us and discuss topics related to nutrition, holiday parties, and what a change in your diet could mean to you! SetPT: Valarie, first, thank you for coming in to talk [...]
Just how effective is PRP? Like most treatments, the effectiveness of PRP greatly depends on the severity of the injury. It also depends upon other factors, such as chronic systemic inflammation, obesity, and age. PRP injections may last between 6-8 months, again depending on the factors noted previously. Because PRP is a new and [...]
Regenerative medicine utilizes two types of injections to facilitate tissue healing following an injury. These injections are often used as an alternative to more invasive and traumatic surgical techniques and represent a new and exciting direction in orthopedic and sports medicine. The two types of injections utilized most frequently in regenerative medicine are platelet-rich [...]
Our third blog in the concussion series will take a look at what post-concussion management looks like from a physical therapy point of view. If you haven’t had a chance to read our first two installments in this series – “What is a concussion?” and “How often do concussions occur in sports?” – take [...]
In our last post, we talked about what a concussion is, and potential acute deficits that occur as a result. Once a concussion is defined, there are multiple questions that usually follow. This blog post will address some of those questions. “How often do concussions occur in athletic populations?” According to Khurana et al [...]
