Marcel Jacobs PT – Midtown Manhattan Physical Therapy in NYC
Plantar fasciitis is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition typically causes stabbing pain along the bottom of the foot that …
Ankle instability is typically as a result of one or multiple ankle sprains. A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you twist, turn, or roll your ankle. This can overstretch or tear the ligaments that hold the ankle joint together. An ankle sprain typically occurs on the outside of the ankle when the …
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a thick and strong tendon that attaches the calf muscles to the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Tendinitis refers to inflammation of the tendon, causing pain and stiffness. Achilles tendinitis commonly occurs in middle-aged people who sporadically …
Hip bursitis is characterized by inflammation of the bursa in the hip, causing pain and stiffness. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs located throughout the human body, especially around the joints. They are structurally designed to provide a cushion between bones and tendons in order to reduce friction during joint movement. There are two major bursae …
The hip flexor muscle group attaches to the front of your thigh via a tough tendon cord and helps lift your leg and knee The main hip flexor muscle group is called the Iliopsoas. A tendinopathy is a recurring injury or disease that affects a tendon that can cause tendon tears, tendinitis, or tendinosis. Overuse …
Labral tears in the hip are characterized by tearing of specialized stabilizing cartilage tissue in the hip causing pain and hip instability. Hip labral tears can occur in almost everyone, but are most often prevalent in athletes who participate in high-impact sports. The labrum is a thick ring of cartilage in the socket part of …
Hip osteoarthritis, the most common form of hip arthritis, is a condition that many people develop as they age. Osteoarthritis of the hip develops as a result of the degenerative wear and tear changes in the hip joint as we age and cause a lot of pain and stiffness. It can also make it challenging …
Shoulder impingement syndrome is characterized by a vicious cycle of rubbing of the rotator cuff in the space between your upper arm bone (humerus) and the top outer edge of your shoulder (acromion). This can lead to swelling and further narrowing of the space, resulting in pain and irritation. The rotator cuff muscles help stabilize …
The rotator cuff, an important part of your shoulder, refers to a group of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place. Your rotator cuff allows you to raise your arms and perform overhead activity without your arm falling off. Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability among adults. Risk …
Labral tears in the shoulder are characterized by tearing of specialized stabilizing cartilage tissue in the shoulder causing pain and shoulder instability. The shoulder joint is made up of three bones, the scapula (shoulder blade), the upper arm bone (humerus), and the clavicle (collar bone). The humerus and scapula connect forming the glenohumeral joint. This …