Posts by Dr. Marc Robinson, PT, DPT
Why Do Bunions Hurt?
If you have bunions, there’s a pretty good chance they’ve caused you pain, whether it’s constant or on occasion. Foot pain can be a major setback in staying active and fully involved in your own life. Find out why those pesky bunions are causing you grief and learn what you can do about it. If…
Read MoreHow can you strengthen the external rotators of the shoulder?
How can you avoid lower back pain when sitting?
5 exercises to promote a healthy spine
Plantar Fasciitis: 3 Best Physical Therapy Exercises
How to return to work faster after ACL surgery?
What does ACL surgery and recovery involve? ACL surgery is the replacement of a torn anterior cruciate ligament of the knee with a graft or new “ligament”. It is performed arthroscopically using the patella, hamstring, or quadriceps tendon of the patient or from a donor tendon. It is typically an outpatient procedure, meaning that you…
Read MoreCan You Play Sports with a Torn Meniscus?
A torn meniscus is a very common knee injury and is one of the top reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon. This type of injury can put a serious cramp in your sports training and game schedule. Plus, it might be leaving you with a lot of pain, loss of function, anxiety and questions about…
Read MoreWhy does your broken ankle hurt years later?
Nothing is worse than a broken or fractured ankle. If you’ve suffered from this injury personally, then you know how much it can affect every aspect of your life. Things you never thought twice about before like climbing the stairs, taking your dog to the park or going grocery shopping have now become huge burdens.…
Read MoreShould You Always Get ACL Surgery?
To go under the knife or to not go under the knife? That is one of the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis. Of course, no one wants to make the wrong choice! And like most of my answers I give as a physical therapist – it depends. Maddening, I know,…
Read MoreHow can you return to work faster after meniscus surgery?
If you are facing surgery for a torn meniscus in your knee, you probably have a lot of questions. Top on the list for you and your employer is likely, “how can you return to work faster after meniscus surgery?” Surgery for a torn meniscus in your knee will be either a meniscectomy or meniscus…
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