Knee Braces. They have been used for decades. From the weekend warrior to the elite level athlete, and everything in between, they have been a way to help individuals optimize their function and perform their activities of daily living with less pain. So how do they help? Firstly, it is important to understand the following: […]
You may be experiencing low back pain and are unsure what it means, why it occurs, or what you can do about it. There may be various symptoms that you are experiencing in the low back as well as symptoms in the hips, buttocks, and legs that may be connected to the low back. The […]
Conditions it may help include: Acupuncture. It’s been around for centuries. This therapeutic technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating disease has been shown over the years to help with a variety of conditions by inserting fine needles into specific points of the body. Chronic Low back, Neck Pain Headaches (both migraine and tension) Whiplash Tendonitis Strains/Sprains […]
By Anup Keshruwala (B.P.T) Upper, mid and low back pain can easily affect your quality of life. Office workers suffer from back pain for a variety of reasons. A physiotherapist is an excellent resource to assist office workers with their back pain. What are sprains and strains? A back strain is an injury to either a muscle or tendon, while a back sprain is the […]
Shockwave therapy is a modality or machine, that is used to treat common tendon, soft tissue and bone injuries. It works by exerting a mechanical pressure (a sound wave) through the affected tissue that creates increased metabolism and blood flow, among other processes, in order to help encourage cellular repair and accelerate healing of the […]
If the “PRICE” isn’t right, we may need to call the “POLICE”: A brief update on the management of acute sprains and strains of soft tissue. By Dan Krebs BSc MScPT MClSc FCAMPT CGIMS First off, I want to briefly talk about some terminology with respect to muscle (contractile tissue) and inert (non-contractile) tissue injuries. […]
The word ergonomic means “creating efficiency and comfort in the working environment”, which in turn helps workers to stay healthy and uninjured, as well as to perform better. The typical office worker spends between 6-8 hours a day at their desk or workplace, which can accumulate up to 2088 hours per year! Due to the […]
Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating disease and/or relieving pain. It is done by gently inserting fine needles into specific points of the body. The basis for classical understanding of acupuncture’s effect is Taoism, an ancient philosophy which has as its first principle the concept of Yin and Yang. Taoists […]
Ankle Sprain This information is not intended as a substitute for medical treatment. Before starting an exercise program, consult a physical therapist. All images authorized & copyright by Primal Picture Ltd. Initial care is the same as for all other acute injuries: RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Use ice for 20 to 30 minutes […]
Tennis elbow is pain or discomfort localized over the bony prominence on the lateral (outside) aspect of the elbow. This is called the lateral epicondyle. The specific medical diagnosis for tennis elbow is referred to as lateral epicondylitis. Symptoms can also be present on the medial (inside) aspect of the elbow however these are less […]
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