Physical Therapy Diagnoses

The following are some of the many conditions we treat at BUPTC. As part of Boston University where many of our physical therapists are also faculty members, we also have experience with some less common diagnoses. Please do not hesitate to contact us with specific questions.

General

For all areas of the body, we are experienced in treating:

  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Post Surgical
  • Post Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and JRA
  • Concussions
    • Vestibular Therapy
    • Cervicogenic Dysfunction
    • Exercise Therapy to return to play/work

Spine (Neck & Mid and Low Back)

  • Disc Bulges & Herniation
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Muscular Imbalance (posture)
  • Sacro Iliac “SI” Dysfunction
  • Mechanical Pain

Shoulder

  • Instability
  • Dislocation
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
  • Post Surgical Repairs
  • AC Separation

Elbow

  • Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylits)
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicodylitis)
  • Ulnar and Median Nerve Entrapment

Wrist

  • Colles Fracture
  • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dislocation

Hand

  • Carpel Tunnel
  • Post Surgical (also listed above)
  • Trigger Finger
  • Dislocations

Hip

  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Sacro Iliac “SI” Dysfunction
  • Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Total Hip Replacement

Knee

  • ACL Injury or Post Surgery
  • Patella Femoral Dysfunction / Chondromalacia
  • Meniscus Injury or Post Surgery
  • Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
  • Total Knee Replacement

Ankle

  • Sprain
  • Instability
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Peroneal Tendonitis

Foot

  • Plantar Fascitis
  • Compartment syndrome
  • Shin splints
  • Bone Spurs
  • Alignment Problems