by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Diseases
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages brain cells and affects how we speak, think, and interact with other people. It’s the most common cause of dementia, a group of brain disorders that cause a...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Shoulder & Elbow
What Are Acromicioclavicular (AC) Joint Injuries? There are 4 ligaments holding the 2 bones of the AC joint (the acromion and the clavicle) together. When an AC joint injury occurs, these ligaments are stressed, resulting in some degree of joint separation. There are...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Ankle & Foot, Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears
Achilles tendinopathy is an irritation of the Achilles tendon, a thick band of tissue along the back of the lower leg that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The term tendinopathy refers to any problem with a tendon, either short or long term. The Achilles tendon...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Knee, Orthopedics
What is Above-Knee Amputation? Above-knee amputation (AKA), or transfemoral amputation is a surgical procedure performed to remove the lower limb above the knee joint when that limb has been severely damaged or diseased. Most AKAs are performed due to peripheral...
by BellairePT | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Standing on a ladder outside building a swing set, I was vaguely aware of the upturned piece of lumber on the ground beneath me. I quickly forgot myself in the overhead fastening of wood and leapt off of the ladder to admire my handiwork. As I felt the nail enter my...
