Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. While it often develops gradually, it can have a significant impact on your daily activities, from getting dressed to...
What Is Frozen Shoulder—and When Does It Require Surgery?
If you're experiencing stiffness and pain in your shoulder that worsens over time, you might be dealing with a condition known as frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis. This frustrating and often painful condition can significantly limit your range of motion and...
Physical Therapy After Shoulder Impingement Surgery: What to Expect
If you’ve undergone shoulder impingement surgery, you’re on the path to long-term relief—but recovery doesn’t end in the operating room. A successful outcome depends heavily on a well-structured physical therapy program, and at Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine...
What is a Shoulder Impingement? Understanding the Pain and Treatment Options
Shoulder pain can disrupt even the simplest daily tasks—from reaching overhead to putting on a shirt. One common source of this discomfort is shoulder impingement syndrome, a condition we treat frequently here at Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center. What is...
Physical Therapy for Knee Instability: Regain Strength, Balance & Confidence
If your knee feels like it might give out when walking, climbing stairs, or playing sports, you could be experiencing knee instability. This condition can affect your mobility, confidence, and overall quality of life—but the good news is that physical therapy is often...
What Is Instability of the Knee?
If your knee ever feels like it might give out when walking, running, or standing, you could be experiencing knee instability. This common condition can result from injury, overuse, or degenerative changes in the joint—and it often signals an underlying issue that...
Why Is Physical Therapy Important After Ulnar Nerve Surgery?
After the ulnar nerve is surgically relocated to a safer position near the elbow, your body needs time to heal and adjust. Without proper rehabilitation, scar tissue, stiffness, or weakness can limit your recovery. Physical therapy helps to: Reduce swelling and pain...
What Is Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow?
If you've ever felt numbness, tingling, or weakness in your ring and pinky fingers, you may be experiencing ulnar nerve compression—commonly known as cubital tunnel syndrome. When conservative treatments fail, one effective surgical option is ulnar nerve transposition...
Physical Therapy After Midfoot Fusion: What to Expect in Your Recovery
Recovering from a midfoot fusion surgery doesn’t end in the operating room. Physical therapy plays a critical role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after the procedure. At Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, we provide...
Why Would I Need a Midfoot Fusion? Understanding the Reasons and Benefits
If you’ve been struggling with persistent midfoot pain or instability, your orthopedic specialist may recommend a procedure called midfoot fusion. But what is midfoot fusion—and why might you need it? At Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, our foot and...