Being an orthopedic specialized physical therapist, my intent is to educate you on pain of musculoskeletal origin which can vary from an ankle sprain to a headache originating from your neck (Cervicogenic headache). Pain is very complex in nature and is the driving force for one to consult a healthcare professional. An individual’s response to […]

                At the beginning of my physical therapy career I remember patients treated for many different conditions who complained of having symptoms of vertigo. Patients stated “please do not lay me down flat because I feel so dizzy in this position”. I couldn’t understand this at the beginning but I realized that it can be very […]

In my previous blog we were discussing about ‘Tech Neck’ in detail to show the relevance of posture in the origin of neck, upper back  and upper extremity pain. For those who have not read my previous blog, kindly read the previous one in conjunction with this one for better understanding and follow through. Following […]

Vestibular rehabilitation can often be effective immediately and with the use of skilled interventions we can help patient in one or two visits.  One of the condition that can be treated with excellent results and bring immediate relief of symptoms is BPPV – Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.  Unlike many vestibular disorders, BPPV is mechanical in […]

We live in a digital era where everything is at the tip of your fingers. Just as the industrial revolution  affected public health, with the explosion of hand held electronic devices, there is an ‘Electronic Epidemic of Pain.’ According to numerous studies people spend anywhere from 4-5 hours a day hunched over on their devices […]

In my practice, I often receive an order from physician to evaluate and treat patient with dizziness. The prescription often has listed specific diagnosis or ICD-10 code but sometimes it does not. It is always helpful to know ordering physician opinion and therefore diagnosis, so we can select proper approach for evaluation and treatment of […]

Month of May is internationally considered as  ‘Posture Month’. For me, posture is something everyone must follow through a year throughout life. Starting from home, it should be practiced at school, work and even while recreation. It is also a much repeated word in the musculoskeletal rehabilitation world. One must understand that no one has […]

The Key to a Proper Diagnosis in Vestibular Disorders Vestibular disorders vary in intensity of symptoms and their duration as well as patient’s ability to manage them. In our office, we see patients that often come undiagnosed or with specific diagnosis listed on PT prescription. As clinicians, we always have to perform our own evaluation […]

 PAIN: Victim or Culprit? My last blog gave an introduction to pain management through Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) by Robin McKenzie. However, for the effective management of pain, it is crucial to understand and interpret the pain. Patients should be able to identify the type of pain and quantify their pain for the clinician […]

Patients who suffer from vestibular disorders can experience different symptoms which can vary in intensity and duration. Majority of these symptoms lead to decreased quality of life and affect our daily functioning. We can divide vestibular disorders into 2 groups. First group has its origin in central nervous system and is called central vestibulopathy.  Second […]