The Foundry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Blog

The shoulder is one of the most complex and mobile joints in the human body. The shoulder allows us to control where we can move our arms in order to use them for important daily tasks such as reaching, lifting and dressing as well as more complex tasks such as throwing and catching a ball.

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation of the tendons on the thumb (radial) side of your wrist. If you have de Quervain's tenosynovitis, you're likely to feel discomfort every time you turn your wrist, lift an object, grasp anything or make a fist.

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One of the most popular pieces of equipment I see being used more in physical therapy is the foam roller. The foam roller is implemented in physical therapy programs to help increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. It is also a useful tool in maintaining flexibility in athletes and non-athletes. The foam roller may also have similar benefits as a deep tissue or sports massage in the convenience of your home.

      Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome, also called Exertional Compartment Sydrome, is a condition that may be the cause of activity induced leg and foot pain - particularly in runners. The pain of Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome (EIC) may often be confused and misdiagnosed for other causes of activity related pain in athletes. Typically the pain associated with EIC is brought on by a specific distance of running or a duration of activity and relieved by a period of rest. Pain maybe severe enough to limit the level of activity.
     Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome occurs because the lower leg (below the knee) is divided into compartments.  These compartments are surrounded by a tight fibrous covering called fascia. Within the compartments are various groups of muscles, blood vessels and nerves.