by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Syndromes
Meralgia Parasthetica (Bernhardt-Roth Syndrome) What is Meralgia Parasthetica (Bernhardt-Roth Syndrome) Meralgia parasthetica occurs as a result of compression to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a long nerve that stretches from the spine through the groin and...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Knee
Meniscal Tear What is a Meniscal Tear? The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions your knee. Each of your knees has 2 menisci (plural of meniscus); one on the inner (medial) part of the knee, and the other on the outer (lateral) part....
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Elbow, Orthopedics
What is Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)? Medial epicondylitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become irritated, inflamed, and painful due to repetitive use of the hand, wrist, and forearm. A tendon is a soft tissue...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Knee
What is an MCL Injury? The MCL is a small, thick band of tissue on the inner side of the knee joint. It connects two bones—the thighbone and the shin bone—preventing the knee from bending inward toward the other knee. When the knee is hit on the outer side of the leg...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Ankle & Foot, Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears
What is Lower Extremity Stress Fractures? Stress fractures are tiny cracks that occur in bone, usually related to repetitive activities that impact the bone in a similar way over time. These stresses lead to change in the normal process of bone breakdown and...
