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Achilles Tendinitis
What is it and who develops it?
Achilles tendinitis is an irritation of the large tendon that is located at the back of your lower leg and heel. It is frequently seen in runners, basketball players, volleyball players, and other people who frequently run and jump.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness to touch at the Achilles tendon Pain when running or squatting, pain and difficulty jumping. pain when going up or down stairs, pain and difficulty with heel raises and going up onto toes.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for Achilles tendinitis include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, stretching exercises, orthotics or heel lifts and immobilization.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated bouts of Achilles tendinitis or may experience only a slight improvement following the treatments listed above. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address the cause of the problem. Recent research suggests that Achilles tendinitis may actually be degenerative rather than inflammatory which may explain why some treatments aren’t effective.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of Achilles tendinitis, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. Over 80% of patients with Achilles tendinitis have both significantly improved function and decreased pain after being treated with the ASTYM System!
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is it and who develops it?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an irritation of the median nerve as it passes though the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is most often seen in people who do repetitive or prolonged work with hands and fingers, such as assembly workers or data entry employees. It is also seen in individuals who participate in activities that involve repeated forceful bending of the wrists and may occur if repeated pounding of objects with the palm is required.
What are the most common symptoms?
Slow onset over time, numbness and tingling in the fingers, waking at night due to numbness and tingling, problems with dropping items or feeling clumsy.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, wrist splints, occupational or physical therapy, avoidance of aggravating activities, injections, surgery.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated bouts of carpal tunnel syndrome or may have only a slight improvement in their symptoms following the treatments listed above. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address the cause of the problem.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, even in chronic cases that have not responded to the treatments listed above. After being treated with the ASTYM System, 72% of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have both significantly improved function and decreased pain!
Tell me more! To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
Hamstring Strain
What is it and who develops it?
The hamstrings are a group of muscles that are located in the back of the thigh. They are commonly strained during running or activities such as skateboarding, snowboarding, or football.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness to touch high in the back of the leg, pain (in the back of the thigh) with running, pain when going up and down stairs.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for hamstring strains include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, stretching and strengthening exercises, avoidance of aggravating activities.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with prolonged episodes of hamstring pain and dysfunction. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address the cause of the problem. Scar tissue can complicate this condition by limiting the strength and flexibility of the hamstrings. None of these common approaches are designed to address scar tissue.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of hamstring injuries, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. After being treated with the ASTYM System, 88% of patients with hamstring problems have both significantly improved function and decreased pain!
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To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
IT (iliotibial) Band Syndrome
What is it and who develops it?
The iliotibial band is a band of connective tissue that runs down the outside of your leg, from your hip to your knee. It can become irritated at either the hip or the knee and can even produce a “snapping” sensation and sound. It most frequently occurs in runners.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness to touch at the hip or outside knee, pain with running and other activities, pain when going up or down stairs, a “snapping” sensation during movement.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for IT band syndrome include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, cross friction massage.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated or prolonged bouts of IT band syndrome. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address the cause of the problem.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of IT band syndrome, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. Almost 90% of patients with IT band problems have both significantly improved function and decreased pain after being treated with the ASTYM System!
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To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
What is it and who develops it?
Lateral epicondylitis is an irritation or degeneration in the muscles and tendons that attach on the outside of the elbow. It may occur not only in tennis players, but also in any person who places stress on their elbow or who performs repeated lifting and grasping motions.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness to touch at or around the bone on the outside of the elbow, pain when gripping objects, such as a coffee cup, pain when lifting items, especially when the elbow is straight, such as lifting a jug of milk out of the refrigerator, pain when shaking hands.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for lateral epicondylitis include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, cross friction massage, elbow straps or braces, injections.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated bouts of lateral epicondylitis or may experience only a slight improvement in their symptoms following the above treatments. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address degeneration, a potential cause of the problem.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. After being treated with the ASTYM System, 73% of patients with lateral epicondylitis have both significantly improved function and decreased pain!
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To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
What is it and who develops it?
Medial epicondylitis is an irritation or degeneration in the muscles and tendons that attach on the inside of the elbow. It may occur in golfers, but also can occur in any person who places stress on their elbow or who performs repeated grasping or throwing motions.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness to touch at the bone on the inside of the elbow, pain at the elbow when opening a door or pulling on an object, pain when gripping objects, pain during the golf swing, pain when throwing, decreased grip strength.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for medial epicondylitis include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, cross friction massage, injections.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated bouts of medial epicondylitis or may experience only a slight improvement in their symptoms following the above treatments. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address degeneration, a potential cause of the problem.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of medial epicondylitis, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. Almost 80% of patients with medial epicondylitis have both significantly improved function and decreased pain after being treated with the ASTYM System!
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To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
Plantar Fasciitis
What is it and who develops it? Plantar fasciitis is an irritation or degeneration of a band of connective tissue (the plantar fascia) in the bottom of the foot, especially at the heel. It is seen frequently in runners and in workers who spend a lot of their day standing, and is often seen in people with “flat feet”.
What are the most common symptoms?
Tenderness at the heel and sometimes into the arch of the foot, severe pain in the heel when taking the first steps upon arising from bed, pain in the heel when getting up after sitting for any length of time, pain at the beginning and end of a run, with decreased pain in the middle of the run.
How is it treated?
Common treatments for lateral epicondylitis include: Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or AdvilTM, stretching exercises, orthotics or arch supports, injections.
Are these treatments effective?
While some of these treatments may be effective initially, many people struggle with repeated bouts of plantar fasciitis or may experience only a slight improvement in their symptoms following the above treatments. Most of these treatments are aimed at decreasing symptoms, but they don’t necessarily address degeneration, a potential cause of the problem.
Is there a better option?
Yes there is! The ASTYM System is a treatment performed by certified rehabilitation professionals that has shown great effectiveness in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, even in chronic cases that have not responded to traditional treatment. Approximately 70% of patients with plantar fasciitis have both significantly improved function and decreased pain after being treated with the ASTYM System!
Tell me more!
To learn more about the ASTYM System, click here. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training professionals certified in the ASTYM System may be located by clicking here or by calling Performance Dynamics today at 800-333-0244.
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