Patients with knee problems know how painful their condition can be. Damage to the articular cartilage–the smooth lining that covers and cushions the ...
Rapid-Recovery Physical Therapy (RRPT) is the name given to the use of physical therapy to expedite post-surgical recovery. Prior to the 1980’s, a ...
Dr. Gerken appears on American Health Journal and discusses foot and ankle problems.
If you have been suffering with pain for longer than three months, you are not alone. Chronic pain affects an estimated 86 million Americans. The most ...
Like many things in life, it turns out your mother was right. Poor posture is not just a bad habit or a sign of decreased confidence. Numerous studies ...
When the weather turns warm and people break out their sandals and other flat, flexible shoes, I know it’s plantar fasciitis season. Plantar fasciitis ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to an inflammation of the median nerve at the wrist. There is a structure in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, through ...
With the arrival of September, many children head back to school and to the soccer field, track or volleyball court. This is the time of year when we ...
The ankle is a complex structure that, when injured, can lead to pain and swelling, restricted movement, and mild to moderate instability. The most ...
