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 | Oct 7, 2026 | Physical Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Strained achilles treatment should move from reducing irritating load toward progressive calf strengthening and eventually full return to running or sport. Rest alone may calm symptoms but does not rebuild the tendon capacity needed for long-term...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Sep 29, 2026 | Gait Analysis, Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries
Key Takeaways Runners physical therapy should address more than pain by looking at strength, gait, mobility, training load, and the runner’s specific goals. Gait analysis can provide useful information about running mechanics, but it works best when combined...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Sep 29, 2026 | Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine
Key Takeaways A foot soft tissue injury may involve ligaments, tendons, muscles, or fascia, and identifying the specific structure helps guide treatment. Early recovery often involves protection and symptom control, but long-term healing requires progressive movement,...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Sep 15, 2026 | Physical Therapy
Key Takeaways Physical therapy for knee surgery helps restore motion, strength, walking, balance, and confidence after the procedure. Rehab should be specific to the type of knee surgery, surgeon instructions, healing timeline, and patient goals. Recovery usually...
by Dr. Veronica Jow | Jul 30, 2026 | Physical Therapy, Treatments
Key Takeaways Strained tendon treatment for the knee should focus on load control, progressive strengthening, and return-to-activity planning. The patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon are commonly involved in knee tendon pain, especially with running, jumping,...
