Yesterday, Paul, Jake and I ventured over to the Monticello Clinic for a "knowledge lunch," AKA a continuing education class for interested nurses and physicians with food involved. Paul talked about how heel pain and plantar fasciitis can sometimes be misdiagnosed, and how nerves in the back, leg and foot can play a role in foot pain.
On a similar note, Jake talked about how elbow pain, specifically lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), can sometimes be misdiagnosed, and how nerves in the neck, shoulder and arm can play a role in elbow pain. In fact, pain in your limbs may be related to a neck or back issue more often than you realize!
And finally, I talked about concussions, specifically about how females and younger athletes may be more prone to lingering effects of concussions, about the potential for long-term cognitive, physical and emotional effects of concussion, and about how physical therapy can be used to help with recovery post-concussion (in more ways than you'd think!).
If you're interested in any of these topics, click here for more info!
Physical Therapists' Guide to Plantar Fasciitis
Physical Therapists' Guide to Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Physical Therapists' Guide to Concussion
