by Dr. Veronica Jow | Nov 6, 2026 | Conditions, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Medicine
Key Takeaways Shockwave therapy for arthritis has its strongest current evidence in knee osteoarthritis, where research suggests potential improvements in pain and function. Shockwave should not be presented as a treatment that reliably regrows cartilage or reverses...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Oct 29, 2026 | Conditions, Physical Therapy
Key Takeaways Sciatica physical therapy focuses on reducing nerve irritation while restoring movement, strength, and activity tolerance. Treatment should be individualized because sciatica can result from different causes and does not respond to one universal exercise...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Oct 29, 2026 | Conditions, Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Meniscus physical therapy can be a first-line treatment for many degenerative tears and selected acute injuries, meaning surgery is not always the first step. Successful rehab focuses on restoring range of motion, controlling swelling, rebuilding...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Oct 23, 2026 | Conditions, Physical Therapy
Key Takeaways Some scar tissue after knee replacement is normal, but excessive fibrous tissue can develop into arthrofibrosis and restrict movement. Persistent loss of knee flexion or extension should be evaluated because postoperative stiffness can have several...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 12, 2026 | Conditions, Sports Medicine
A foot injury can change your day immediately. You may step wrong off a curb, twist during a workout, land awkwardly during sport, or notice pain after a long walk that felt normal at the time. Suddenly, the foot feels sore, swollen, stiff, bruised, unstable, or hard...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jun 2, 2026 | Conditions
Hip pain in women is incredibly common, yet many women spend months or years trying stretches, injections, massages, or strengthening exercises without lasting relief. One reason hip pain can become so persistent is because the hip rarely functions in isolation. The...
