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This essay is by Jim Meadows, BScPT, MCPA, FCAMPT. It is the fifth in a series on clinical reasoning in physical therapy. The pathoanatomical diagnosis requires a statement based on integrating and analyzing the particulars of a given case (signs and symptoms), the clinician’s experience and previously learned formal and informal knowledge and even metacognition

What supportive devices are available for osteoarthritis? There are a number of supportive devices that can help to reduce the pain from osteoarthritis. Examples include finger or thumb splints, ankle braces, wrist braces, neck and back braces, knee braces, in-shoe orthotics, canes, walkers, crutches and in extreme cases, wheelchairs. A supportive device can be a

This section provides an overview of the surgical treatment options available to people with osteoarthritis of the knee. In order to better understand this section it is important to understand basic knee anatomy and the function of the knee. The knee is the largest joint in the body and it is also one of the

Exercise prescription is an important part of a physical therapy program and likewise, foam rollers are often a valuable piece of equipment in an exercise or rehabilitation program. Rollers can be used for many different purposes and can have positive effects not only on many different ailments but also on improving sports performance. Foam rollers

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of arthritis also known as arthrosis or degenerative joint disease. Although there are many types of arthritis, is it usually osteoarthritis that people think of when they hear the more general term. What is osteoarthritis of the foot? The foot has 26 bones in it. There are a number of

Osteoarthritis of the Knee is a very common ailment and is becoming more common as our population ages. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as arthrosis or degenerative joint disease. Although there are many types of arthritis, is it usually osteoarthritis that people think of when they hear the more general term. Here we provide a