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Category: Ankle

Nov 12, 2018

Ankle Sprains: Part 2 of 2

Alexa Rzucidlo, SPT3 is a third year doctor of physical therapy student at Temple University (2019) and intern at Mackarey Physical Therapy. She grew up locally in Factoryville, PA. She graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and Temple University for her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Alexa plans to continue her clinical experience at Grand Junction […]

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Nov 7, 2018

Ankle Sprains: Part 1 of 2

Guest Coauthors: Alexa Rzucidlo, SPT3 and Zach Brandt Alexa Rzucidlo, SPT3 is a third year doctor of physical therapy student at Temple University (2019) and intern at Mackarey Physical Therapy. She grew up locally in Factoryville, PA. She graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and Temple University for her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Alexa plans […]

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Dec 4, 2017

Achilles Tendon Rupture - Part 2 of 2

ACHILLIES TENDON RUPTURE: Part 2 of 2    (read Part 1 here) As the days continue to get shorter and temperatures begin a slow steady decline, athletes and exercise enthusiasts will work harder to warm-up and exercise during the winter months. A little caution and preparation are in order to avoid muscle/tendon strain, or worse yet, […]

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Nov 27, 2017

Achilles Tendon Rupture - Part 1 of 2

As the days continue to get shorter and temperatures begin a slow steady decline, athletes and exercise enthusiasts will work harder to “fit in” a warm-up before running or other activities during the winter months. But, no matter how limited time is, skipping the warm-up is risky. This time of year, one can expect to […]

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Feb 13, 2017

Ankle Arthritis: Joint Replacement (Part 2 of 2)

TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT: 2nd in Series of 2 Columns on Ankle Pain (Read Part 1) NEED A TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT? Total ankle replacement (TAR) is recommended for severe ankle pain which has not responded to conservative treatment: weight loss, activity modification, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication and cortisone injections. Severe ankle pain can result from the following: […]

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Feb 6, 2017

Ankle Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment (Part 1 of 2)

I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors often tell me activities that require prolonged walking is limited by ankle pain from arthritis. They often ask, “What is arthritis of the ankle?” How does it happen? What […]

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Oct 3, 2016

The Ankle, Part 2 of 2: Exercises for Arthritis

THE ANKLE: EXERCISES FOR ARTHRITIS OF ANKLE 2nd of 2 Columns I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors and others suffering from repeated trauma such as fractures and sprains, often tell me activities that require prolonged walking […]

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Sep 26, 2016

The Ankle, Part 1 of 2: Arthritis of Ankle

ARTHRITIS OF ANKLE I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors and others suffering from repeated trauma such as fractures and sprains, often tell me activities that require prolonged walking is limited by ankle pain from arthritis. […]

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Jun 25, 2012

Arthritis of Ankle and Total Ankle Replacement: Part 2 of 2

2nd in Series of 2 Columns on Ankle Pain Total ankle replacement (TAR) is recommended for severe ankle pain which has not responded to conservative treatment: weight loss, activity modification, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication and cortisone injections. Severe ankle pain can result from the following:   Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease): cartilage wears out, bone rubs […]

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Jun 18, 2012

Arthritis of Ankle: Part 1 of 2

1st of 2 Columns I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors often tell me activities that require prolonged walking is limited by ankle pain from arthritis. They often ask, “What is arthritis of the ankle?” How […]

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