Superior Insight: PT or Surgery
A weekend warrior basketball player came into our clinic reporting chronic ankle sprains over the past several years of his left ankle that restrict his play. Over the past two years he has given up on basketball as running, and cutting activities reproduce pain. He is also an avid fisherman and walks the banks of […]
Superior Insight: Blood Flow Restriction and Faster Recovery
Blood Flow Restriction and Faster Recovery Recently a patient who ruptured their Achilles tendon while playing racquetball was referred to Superior PT by their surgeon. The patient explained to their physician that “I don’t want to have the muscles in my leg to atrophy while my repaired tendon is healing in the boot.” The physician […]
Superior Insight: Neck Pain and Headaches
Those of us that have had a headache that seems to start from the front and go all the way to the back of the head and neck with pain that just doesn’t seem to quit are most likely suffering from a cervicogenic headache. While there are several types of headaches, pain associated with neck […]
Superior Insight: Low back pain after Yoga Class
Low back pain after Yoga Class A few months ago, I had a patient that came into see me at our Pocatello office by Portneuf Medical Center with a low back pain problem. She is a middle-aged active mom that felt a sharp pain in Yoga Class that caused pain to go down the back […]
Superior Insight: Knee Pain-Wear and Tear
None of us ever want to admit that we are getting older. However, the creaking and popping of the knees on the way up the stairs or limitations with walking, hiking, skiing or pickleball are a quick reminder that wear and tear is a real deal. A few weeks ago, I had a 48-year-old pickleball […]
Superior Insight Shoulder Pain in Sports
A season or so ago, a patient playing on a local high school football team was frustrated because every time he would reach out to make a tackle as a linebacker, his left shoulder would sublux (nearly dislocate) causing severe pain, weakness and loss of motion. Thankfully he sought out my help at Superior Physical […]