This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout April 2025. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics!
1. Navigating Back Injury Symptoms and Treatments
Written by Wright Physical Therapy, with locations throughout Southern Idaho
Here’s what you need to know about back injury: Back pain varies from dull aches to sharp, burning sensations. It’s a major cause of disability, impacting daily life and work. Most back pain resolves with simple home treatment in a few weeks. Prevention is key—exercise, proper lifting, and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your risk…. Read more
2. Mallet Finger Injuries & Treatment
Written by Desert Hand & Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy practice throughout Greater Phoenix, AZ.
“Mallet Finger” is a term for a terminal tendon rupture, which is an injury of the tip of the finger that causes the DIP (distal interphalangeal) joint to droop into flexion. The DIP joint is the first knuckle from the top of the finger and mallet finger occurs when striking the tip of the finger, creating a bend in the DIP joint that is further than intended… Read more
3. Spinal Changes in Young Athletes
Written by Mishock Physical Therapy an outpatient physical therapy group located throughout Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties, PA.
According to Wolff’s Law and the SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand) Principle, our bones and tissues adapt to the stresses placed on them. In athletes, some spinal changes reflect positive remodeling: thicker joints, denser bone, and stronger discs. These are normal in elite performers and are often found even in pain-free athletes. But too much can become a problem… Read more
We hope you enjoyed our picks for the PT News April 2025 edition.
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