ACL Injuries in Women
Gender-based or gender-biased? Why is there a higher prevalence of ACL injuries in women? The anterior cruciate ligament is a strong band of connective tissue that attaches posteriorly on the femur...
Injury & PT
What is Pain Science?
You may have encountered the term ‘pain science’ at a visit to a doctor or when reading an article with a medical theme. Depending on how it is presented, application...
Anatomy Corner: Thoracic Spine
The majority of spine-related issues addressed in physical therapy are either low back (>53%) or neck (>27%) related (1). However, that doesn’t mean the rest of your spine, the thoracic spinal segments,...
New Services at Centurion!
We’ve been hard at work and are thrilled to share some exciting new services with you! Anti-Gravity Treadmill: We now offer an anti-gravity treadmill! Using a differential air pressure system, this treadmill...
Does Stretching Do Anything?
This is a question that physical therapists often get. The short answer is yes. Stretching helps prevent injuries such as muscle strains, and tendinitis, just to name a couple. But how does...
Anatomy Corner: Hamstrings
The hamstrings are a powerful group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh. Their primary functions include flexing (bending) the knee and assisting with hip extension. Additionally,...
Running and Knee Health
The idea that running several times a week (or participating in any higher-impact exercise) creates wear and tear on your knees is a common assumption. However, recent studies have begun...
Foam Rolling Recovery
Foam rolling has become one of the most popular methods of self-myofascial release, and is frequently prescribed by fitness professionals, physical therapists and orthopedic doctors. After just one experience with...
Plantar Fasciitis Risk
Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot injury which causes sharp pain on the sole of the foot near the heel and pain is typically worse upon first accepting weight...
Sports After Hip Replacement
An exponential increase in hip replacements is expected by 2050, in some countries up to 100%. (1) In 2015, there were 1.8 million total hip replacements performed worldwide. (1) The...