The HARTZ PT Blog

Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS, is common in adolescent athletes especially those who participate in sports year-round.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking, I am blogging about plogging. Well if that rhyme doesn’t convince you of the merits of this new trend, keep reading.

Different industries have different shortcomings and physical therapy care is no different. Here are three key checkpoints to make sure that you are getting the care you deserve at your rehab facility.

For most of us, spring and summer is the time of year when the weeds in our yard start calling! When the weeds go crazy, we might feel overwhelmed and want to do it all in one weekend, however, overdoing it can often mean an increase in aches and pains, especially back pain.

When it comes to your bone health, osteoporosis is a chief concern to wrecking your source of stability. Here are key lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk for fractures, as well as a quick peek at the disease process itself.

Researchers in South Carolina have completed a 2-year study comparing claims and outcomes data for a group of patients suffering from neck and back pain. Here's what that means for you.

Have you ever gone into a clothing store, picked out an outfit and made the decision to purchase it without knowing the price?  Of course not!   Price transparency is so important in this country, with one major exception, the healthcare field.

Achilles Tendinitis can happen to both runners and non-runners alike.  People suffering from achilles tendinitis typically experience pain and soreness located on the back of the heel where our achilles tendon attaches our calf muscle to our heel bone (calcaneus).

The surgery is done and now is the time to get back to your life.  A joint replacement of any kind is not an easy surgery from which to recover. It takes time!  When the time comes to travel again via car or plane, here are some tips to help make the trip more enjoyable.