This is a categorized list of all physical therapy articles found on this site. Some articles are aimed more at students, some at practicing physical therapists, while some will offer more to general public. If you have an article that you would like added to this site, please contact us.
FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS
Peter Bloch
- Some Advice for Working with Clients with Hearing Loss
- The Alexander Technique: An Introduction for Physical Therapists
Barrett Dorko
- What makes me think I may be different?
- Evolutionary Reasoning: It can transform your manual care
- Abduction and Courage
- Disparity
Dr. Ben Fung
- Kettlebells for Knee Pain
- Kettlebell Therapy: Restoring Movement with Natural Physics
- Kettlebell Therapy: Swinging Away Back Pain
Bahram Jam
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Chronic Pain: A Fascinating Case Report
- Ribs don’t sublux. Ribs don’t “go out”. …so what’s going on?
- A New Paradigm in Manual Therapy: Abandoning Segmental Motion Palpation
- Cupping: A Novel Method of Soft-tissue Release
- Paradigm Shifts: Use of Ice & NSAIDs Post Acute Soft Tissue Injuries (Part 1 of 2)
- Paradigm Shifts: Use of Ice & NSAIDs Post Acute Soft Tissue Injuries (Part 2 of 2)
- Serum Cholesterol and Low Back Pain!
- Fingertip-to-Floor (FTF) Test: Simple, Reliable and Valid
Diane Lee
Linda-Joy (LJ) Lee
- Is It Time For A Closer Look At The Thorax?
- The Role of the Pelvis in Hamstring Injuries & Posterior Thigh Pain
Jim Meadows
Julie Wiebe
FEATURED TOPIC ARTICLES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
The Alexander Technique
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Neck
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Shoulder
- List of Orthopedic Tests of the Shoulder
- Adson’s Test – thoracic outlet syndrome
- Allen Test / Write Test
- Anterior Slide Test / Keibler Test for SLAP Lesions
- Apprehension Test – anterior shoulder instability
- Bear Hug Test – subscapularis integrity
- Crank Test – glendoid labral tear
- Drop Arm Test – supraspinatus / rotator cuff tear
- Empty Can Test – supraspinatus integrity
- Full Can Test – supraspinatus integrity
- Gerber’s Lift Off Test – subscapularis integrity
- Hawkins Test – shoulder impingement
- Hornblower’s Test (Hornblower’s Sign or Platte Test) – teres minor
- Hyper Extension-Internal Rotation (HERI) Test – anterior shoulder instability
- Jobe Relocation Test – anterior shoulder instability
- Neer Test – shoulder impingement
- O’Brien’s Test – glenoid labral tear
- Painful Arc Test – shoulder impingement
- Roos Test – thoracic outlet syndrome
- Scarf Test / Cross Arm Adduction Test
- Speed’s Manouver/Test – long head of biceps tendonitis
- Sulcus Sign Test – shoulder instability
- Yergason’s Test – long head of biceps tendonitis
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Elbow
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Knee
- List of Orthopedic Tests of the Knee
- Anterior Drawer Test – ACL integrity
- Apley’s Test – Meniscus pathology
- Bounce Home Test – Meniscus pathology
- Lachman Test – ACL integrity
- McMurray Test – Meniscus tear
- Pivot Shift Test – ACL integrity
- Thessaly Test – Meniscus pathology
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Hip
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Ankle
Orthopedic Examination Special Tests – Back
Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Introduction to Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the Foot
- Introduction to Surgical Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Supportive Devices for Osteoarthritis
- Activity Modification for Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis and Maintaining an Ideal Weight
Raynaud’s Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
The Back
- Serum Cholesterol and Low Back Pain! – by Bahram Jam
- Fingertip-to-Floor (FTF) Test: Simple, Reliable and Valid – by Bahram Jam
- Basic Back Biomechanics
- Lumbar Disc Quiz
- Low Back Pain Case
The Thorax
The Pelvis
- The Role of the Pelvis in Hamstring Injuries & Posterior Thigh Pain – By Diane Lee and LJ Lee
- The Pelvic Floor Needs New PR – By Julie Wiebe
Neck Pain
The Knee
- Anatomy of the Knee
- Introduction to Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Introduction to Surgical Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Total Knee Replacement Surgery (TKRS)
- Partial Knee Replacement Surgery (PKRS)
- Knee Osteotomy Surgery
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (Scope)
The Hip
Tennis Elbow
Shoulder
Measuring Pain
- Measuring Pain – by Jim Meadows
Modalities
- Paradigm Shifts: Use of Ice & NSAIDs Post Acute Soft Tissue Injuries (Part 1 of 2)
- Paradigm Shifts: Use of Ice & NSAIDs Post Acute Soft Tissue Injuries (Part 2 of 2)
- Ice Or Heat
- Interferential Current (IFC)
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Shockwave Therapy / Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
ARTICLES FOR STUDENTS AND POTENTIAL THERAPISTS
PHYSICAL THERAPY ANATOMY QUIZZES
- Quick Quiz: Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Quick Quiz: The Nervous System
- Heart Anatomy Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Cardiac Structure and Function
- Challenge Your Muscle Anatomy Expertise: Origins and Insertions Quiz
USEFUL CHARTS AND INFOGRAPHICS
- 10 Things You May Not Know About Physical Therapy
- How To Become A Physical Therapist
- How Bikes Can Save Us
- Free Your Feet: Why Running Shoes Do More Harm Than Good
- Joint Capsular Patterns
- Older Americans Not Getting Enough Physical Activity
- The Secret to Better Sleep
- Sitting is Killing You – Negative effects of too much sitting
- Sleep Or Die – Negative effects of not enough sleep.
- The Ultimate Guide To Good Posture
- What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
GENERAL PHYSICAL THERAPY ARTICLES AND TOPICS
- Telerehabilitation
- Common Physical Therapy Abbreviations and Charting Shorthand
- Medical Mnemonics for Physical Therapy
- Human Anatomical Terms With Interesting Origins
- Creating an Effective Website for Your Physical Therapy Clinic
- Physical Therapy Billing / Practice Management Software
- Neuro-Proprioceptive Taping for Rehabilitation, Pain Relief and Injury Prevention
- Occupational Physical Therapy? Differences Between Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
- The Clinical Application of Ultrasound Imaging by Physical Therapists
- The Value of Patient Education
- Physiotherapy Insurance: When the Human Body Needs a Little TLC
- Physical Therapy Equipment
PHYSICAL THERAPY PODCASTS
- Check out the Physical Therapy Web Space podcast list
EXERCISE AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
- Kettlebell Therapy: Restoring Movement with Natural Physics – Dr. Ben Fung
- The Foam Roller and Physical Therapy Exercise Prescription
- List of Exercise Prescription Software Applications
