Trochanteric bursitis is a common diagnosis for patients presenting with lateral hip pain. In theory, this makes complete sense when considering the anatomy and proximity of the trochanteric bursa to the commonly reported of point tenderness in this region. However, is…Read more

The inversion ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with an incidence of 7.2/1000 people age 15 to 19.1 People participating in basketball, football, and soccer are at particularly high risk for an ankle sprain. The ankle…Read more

Plantar heel pain is a frequent cause of disability and referral to physical therapy. A recent clinical practice guideline by Martin and colleagues (2014) identified ‘A’ level evidence that foot orthoses can reduce symptoms and improve function associated with plantar…Read more

Femoroacetabular impingement morphology is a polarizing recent development in hip/pelvic literature. While its impact on symptomatic anterior hip/groin pain can be seen in many cases1, there is also literature supporting these morphological changes in asymptomatic patient populations.2 Due to this…Read more

The ever-changing landscape of healthcare can be difficult to navigate. The entrenched biomedical model has been scrutinized because of its focus on treating the disease rather than the person. This model is slowly being replaced by the biopsychosocial model that…Read more