Kneecap Fractures (Patella Fractures)
Kneecap Fractures Have you ever injured your knee and felt a sharp pain in your kneecap? If so, you might have suffered a patella fracture, also known as a broken kneecap. This is a serious injury that can affect your ability to bend or straighten your knee, and may require surgery to repair. A patella […]
Why You Keep Getting Injured and How to Prevent It
Home If you are an active person who enjoys sports, exercise, or physical activities, you may have experienced injuries at some point in your life. Injuries can be frustrating, painful, and costly.They can also limit your performance, health, and quality of life.While some injuries are unavoidable, many can be prevented by following some simple strategies.In […]
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The pelvic floor is a collection of muscles and ligaments in the pelvic region that act as a chain to protect the pelvic organs, including the bladder, rectum, uterus, or prostate. The contraction and relaxation of these muscles allow the control of bowel movements, urination, and especially for women to have sex. Inability to control […]
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Heel Spurs
Heel spurs or inflammation of the plantar fascia (plantar fascia) is a common cause of heel pain. This condition is caused by inflammation of a thick band that runs through the sole of your foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fascia Inflammation of the plantar fascia, commonly called heel spurs, usually […]
Rotator cuff injury: Treatments, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Rotator cuff injury or muscle spasm around the shoulder One of the best ways to treat shoulder injuries is shoulder physiotherapy; shoulder rotator cuff injuries range in severity from simple inflammation to complete rupture.A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and hold the head of the upper […]
Posture Dysfunction and Flexion Dysfunction Exercises
Posture Dysfunction and Flexion Dysfunction Exercises today what I’m going to discuss is something called flexion dysfunction. For those therapists listening, you’ll understand right away what it is. For those of you who have never heard of the term, flexion dysfunction is something that occurs when you’ve been so immaculate about keeping your back in […]
What is Pediatric Physiotherapy?
Children are NOT just little adults!Pediatric Physiotherapy is a vital component to the health and well-being of children who may have any number of conditions, both genetic, acquired or other.Pediatric physiotherapy is the treatment and care of babies, children and young people from birth to 19 years.Pediatric physiotherapists bring their specialist skills as physiotherapists and […]
Ankle Fractures – Everything You Need To Know
Ankle Fractures There are a lot of important topics associated with ankle fractures.An important topic is the classification of anchored fractions. There are two standard classifications used for ankle fractures:.Weber Classificationankle fractures are classified according to the level of the fibula fracture. (fracture below the syndesmosis, fracture at the syndesmosis, fracture above the syndesmosis).Lauge Hansen […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the compression of the median nerve in the hand that passes through a canal in the wrist. The median nerve provides sensation in the thumb, index, index finger, and part of the ring finger. This nerve sends impulses to the muscles that go to the thumb. Carpal tunnel syndrome can […]
How to Fix a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
Causes of a pinched nerve in your neck. We are seeing so many more patients suffering from a pinched nerve in their neck, and the likely reason we’re sitting too much. We’re not moving enough. We’re slouching in front of our computers, sitting with poor posture, and watching TV. This puts pressure on our discs, […]
