Ask our experts — we are here to help!

Have a question about something you’re experiencing or curious about a topic you’d like to learn about from one of our experienced physical therapists? Reach out and our team will email you directly with their expert advice as well as post the response here.

Learn why ongoing rehab - including strengthening and stretching exercises - is essential for shoulder health, even after you’re feeling better.

When dealing with chronic tendinosis, it is key to understand the use of heat versus ice, the role of stretching and strengthening, and when it is safe to begin exercising.

Discover why your pectoral muscle might remain inflamed after weight lifting and how to manage persistent chest muscle pain effectively.

Once the reason behind your son’s challenges is uncovered, his PT will work with him to create a tailored treatment plan uniquely designed to help him overcome any musculoskeletal obstacles he is facing.

As experts in the study of movement, physical therapists have a lot to offer when it comes to understanding your body's reaction to yoga.

Shin splints are characterized by pain or tenderness along or just behind the large bone (tibia) in the lower leg and are common among runners and athletes.

While elbow pain can be disruptive, proactive management strategies, including rest, appropriate exercises, and professional guidance, can help alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.

While we can never be one hundred percent sure that this type of injury won’t happen, the more you prepare your body for the type of activities that you will be doing the most as an athlete, the lower your chance of injury.

In general, we can say for cases of chronic knee pain, which is often associated with situations like you describe, it is important to start slowly. Many patients with knee complaints can benefit from weight loss, while also building up their strength and endurance.

flexibility, Foot & Ankle, Knee, physical therapy, Strength Training

About our clinical experts:

All Therapeutic Associates physical therapists actively pursue ongoing continuing education to remain skilled and knowledgeable in the latest research and treatment techniques. Our Orthopaedic Residents are licensed physical therapists currently going through TAI’s most comprehensive and advanced education offering, our APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Training Program. In most cases, residents will reply to your Ask the Experts questions with guidance from our experienced clinician team. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, physical therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered and response times will vary.

Ask our experts — we are here to help!

About our clinical experts:

Follow us on

Stay Connected With Us:

For Patients:

For Physical Therapists:

For Health Care Partners:

Ask Our Experts

How can we help you today?