What is Plantar Fasciitis & Why Does It Cause Heel Pain? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain on the heel. The Plantar Fascia supports the arch of foot. It is a thick ligament that connects the heel to the ball of the foot and toes. Plantar fasciitis is the […]
That annoying pain in your lower back and buttocks which stems from prolonged hours of sitting at your desk could be because of piriformis muscle spasms. Most people who work from home may agree that breaks are not as frequent and formal. Workspaces are sometimes not ergonomically correct thereby causing significant strain on muscles. For […]
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) rehabilitation is a method of physical training where blood flow to a limb is deliberately limited during exercise. This restriction temporarily reduces the oxygen supply to the working muscle, and that increased short-duration stress causes the muscle to adapt by growing in both size and strength. The physiological benefits of BFR […]
If you have ever gone to a gym, attended a fitness class or googled fitness advice on the internet you have mostly likely heard of the debate “should your knees go over your toes during a squat?”. This age-old question continues to be circulated in the health and fitness world despite it having been disproved […]
Mindfulness is a popular topic in on both social media and in the academic literature. A quick search on the academic journal article search engine PubMed shows that in the year 2010 there were 569 academic articles published on the topic of “Mindfulness”; fast forward to the year 2020 and there were 2645 articles published […]
Ice hockey is a fast paced sport often leading to common injuries while playing because the game is physical in nature. Hockey is a collision sport which results in both contact and non-contact injuries in players of all ages and skill levels. Many factors play a role in the severity of injury sustained while playing […]
Lower back pain can be quite a nuisance, often lingering and recurring for years. You may find short term solutions and exercises making you believe your low back is healed, only to have the pain return months later. This can become an endless cycle and a sign you may be struggling with activating your “inner […]
Are you experiencing nagging thumb pain, and not sure how it came about? If you are over the age of 45, there's a chance you could be developing osteoarthritis in your thumb. Often the pain will increase with pinching, typing and fine gripping activities like buttoning and zipping. You may also notice your thumb makes […]
Wrist stiffness and weakness is quite common to experience following wrist immobilization. Have you had an injury or surgery to your wrist requiring a cast or immobilization? When the cast is removed, it is normal to think your wrist function will also be immediately back to normal. But often the muscle weakness as well as […]
What Are the Hip Abductors? The hip abductors refer to the group of muscles on the side of your hips that are important in providing stability when walking, climbing stairs, or running. They are located at the side of your pelvis down to different sections of the side of your leg. They are comprised of […]
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