by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Orthopedics, Shoulder
What is Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder? Shoulder osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage that lines the opposite sides of the shoulder joint becomes worn or torn. In the early stages of the condition, small pits develop in the smooth cartilage that lines each...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Knee, Orthopedics
What is Osteoarthritis of Knee? Osteoarthritis of the knee (knee OA) is a progressive disease causing inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. It affects the entire joint, including bone, cartilage, ligament, and muscle. Its progression...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
What is Osteoarthritis of the Hip? Hip osteoarthritis is inflammation of the hip joint, a condition that is more likely to develop as people age. Osteoarthritis results when injury or inflammation in a joint causes the soft, shock-absorbing cartilage that lines and...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Diseases
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease occurs when there is irritation to the top, front portion of the shin bone (tibia) where the tendon attached to the kneecap (patella) meets the shin bone. It occurs when there is an increased amount of stress...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Orthopedics, Shoulder
What is Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder? MDI of the shoulder is defined as generalized laxity (looseness) of the joint due to increased mobility and joint weakness. The shoulder joint may “slip” in and out of its socket in a forward...
