Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage lining the bone surface wears away. At its worst, OA leads to bone on...

The human gluteus maximus is unique with respect to its substantial size and enlarged cranial portion compared to other primates...

Many of my columns have focused on orthopedic issues in physical therapy: the lowdown on running shoes, scary postural deviations...

Recently I attended the Anesthesia Grand Rounds’ “Updates in Pain Management.” (Yes—we physical therapy students are involved!) The event featured...

As San Francisco continues to be blessed with occasional sun, biking remains one of the most popular ways to commute...

Similar to the low back, it’s difficult to determine the definitive cause of neck pain. However, neck pain can present...

There are a few jewels I’ve come upon at my time here as a physical therapy student. Keep reading for...

Knee pain is extremely common and annoying! Approximately 25 percent of adults have knee pain, and even scarier, the rate...