Physical Therapists

About a month ago i injured my knee causing me not to walk. I went to the ER and they found no breaks gave me crutches and a brace and sent me home. I can kind of walk now but not with my leg straight. When i try and straighten my leg the top of my knee feels like its going to break (by ny thigh kind of) Does anybody know or have had similar problems that were fixed? I would really appreciate if someone told me.thank you.

Greetings. I am looking for a career change and very interested in becoming a physical therapist. It has been 10 years since I graduated from my University with a B.A. in English/Political Science (with little, if any applicable science credits) and have been currently working in law firm management since graduation. Would appreciate it very much if anyone could point me in the right direction of where I could complete the pre-reqs towards a PT degree (joint programs) specifically in New York City (part time or full time) or online programs. Many thanks in advance, Ina.

Recently, I started to experience back pain that I thought had “resolved” since last summer. The pain begins in the back of my left hip (low low back/glut area) and continues around the side of my left leg to the knee. It doesn’t seem to be exacerbated when walking, rather while lying down or bending past the waist, leaning away from the painful side. Perhaps most interesting is that my back pain can be described as trigger point-like (in that I feel like if I could just manage to crack my back at that one point, I could get a tremendous amount of relief) while my leg pain is a burning/tingling discomfort. Although somewhat different symptoms, they certainly feel related.

For a little over a year, I’ve intermittently experienced the same or a very similar presentation of symptoms. Although the severity of my leg pain would vary, the localized, back trigger point remained the same. I’ve actually visited a chiropractor and an orthopedist, but neither seemed to really think anything was serious. I had two separate X-rays respectively performed, but I don’t think it showed any significant symptoms. Although my chiropractor said that my spine was out of wack, he didn’t ever really get to the point of making any real progress in relieving my back pain. So that was the end of that.

Luckily, the pain seemed to clear up for awhile, but in the past couple of days returned. Last night, I was so uncomfortable that I ended up waking up and not being able to fall asleep for 4 hours. In the danger of self diagnosing, I did a ton of research into what might be causing this problem. At first, it appeared to be related to a sciatiaca issue, but my pain isn’t in the back of my thigh nor does it radiate past my knee and into my toes. What I found to be most applicable is a possible nerve/disc problem at L3-L4. It seems that I have the same trigger point and range of radicular symptoms; however, I am unsure of whether this can only be caused by a herniated disc or something less serious. Although uncomfortable and certainly painful, it does not seem that my symptoms are severe enough to warrant such a serious diagnosis.

I’m a 23 year old female who is very active. I run 4-5 times a week and work out at the same frequency. I was a competitive gymnast for 14 years, but did not experience any such back pain while actively competing. In fact, despite my workout regime, it does not seem that the pain is triggered nor made worse by any of my physical activity. It comes and goes at irregular intervals and for irregular periods of time. Although I know should be going to a doctor, given my past experience, I’d rather not have to shell out more money for further diagnostic studies and co-pays only to find out that it does not seem that anything is wrong.

If anyone has experienced any similar symptoms, pain, or has any idea of what this may be, i’d GREATLY appreciated any advice/direction that could be provided.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

I have back pain from carrying my 35lb daughter on my back when we went hiking last week. I only had her on my back for about 1.5 hours. I was fine until the next day. I have been icing it. What else can I do? How long do I wait until I see a Dr?

Does anyone know if a PTA in new york state can own or co own a practice?

I’m going to start me first year of college at the California State University, Northridge. I will be majoring in Athletic Training and I was wonder; is it possible to apply to MPT program with a B.S in athletic training?I want to eventually become both a certified athletic training and a physical therapist.