Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI) Persistent weakness in the quadriceps muscles and limited knee extension following knee injuries/surgeries stem from distinct changes in neural excitability; a phenomenon referred to as arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Comprehension of the pathophysiology underlying AMI is essential to the physical therapist as it serves as a compass for therapeutic interventions. Several […]

If you have surgery coming up, you probably have a long list of things to prepare before your operation.  One important thing to add to your list is scheduling an appointment at Physical Therapy Innovations’ Prehab Physical Therapy Program! Did you know that participating in physical therapy before you have knee surgery can have a positive effect on […]

 Physical Therapy Innovations’ Training Can Help You Return to Sport Have you had an orthopedic injury/surgery such as a knee, shoulder, elbow, or ankle injury?  Did you attend traditional physical therapy, but are not 100% after discharge?  Did your physical therapist provide you with sport specific training to prepare you for return to your sport(s)? […]

Prior to utilizing jump training/testing, the physical therapist (PT) must understand the difference between vertical and horizontal jump performance following ACLR. Initiated at the appropriate time, jump training/testing should be included throughout rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) or ACL injury to allow physical therapists to monitor and document the changes in physical competency throughout the […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are quite common in sports, but what happens after the injury? A majority of ACL injuries occur without contact from another player, but rather with cutting or pivoting activity.  While this type of injury can be devastating, the good news is we have seen patients come back to that same […]