Neck pain is a common complaint, yet there are many different reasons why people may experience this issue. A high-quality assessment is essential to correctly classify neck pain and ensure the most effective treatment is provided. A physiotherapist is well suited to manage neck pain and this article will provide a brief overview of the […]
Picture this; it is a Saturday night and the soccer game (or footy- depending on where you are from) is playing on the big screen. A player collapses, desperately grasping for their knee. Your buddy that supports the opposing team yells out, “He’s faking it!” but you’re not so sure. An instant replay rolls across […]
1. What is Orthopedic Massage Therapy? Orthopedic Massage Therapy is a multidisciplinary approach to relieve pain caused by dysfunctional joints and injuries. It focuses on the soft tissue surrounding the joints that create movement or limit its range. It is more specific than other massage therapies as it involves advanced and more effective techniques. 2. […]
Tendonitis in the wrist is a common overuse injury. The joint itself is made up of the radius and ulnar bones, as well as the proximal row of carpal bones including the lunate, the scaphoid, and, via ligamentous connections, the triquetral and pisiform. Tendonitis in the wrist can involve either the distal flexor or extensor […]
Both neck and shoulder pain are common musculoskeletal complaints that account for many physician visits yearly. The primary drivers of shoulder symptoms are diverse and can include the rotator cuff complex, the glenohumeral joint, the acromioclavicular joint, the sternoclavicular joint and other soft and inert tissue structures around the shoulder. However, the neck itself can […]
The sciatic nerve is a nerve that is derived from the low back after the merging of spinal nerve roots L4-S2 from the lumbosacral plexus. It travels from the low back down through the posterior hip through the sciatic notch and continues down the posterior thigh to just above the posterior knee. Pain from this […]
Lower back pain affects 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime and is the 5th most common reason for physician visits. There can be many causes of low back pain which can include pain from mechanical, neurogenic, visceral, metabolic, or psychogenic origins. The clinical course can be described as acute, subacute, recurrent or chronic. There are […]
Lateral epicondylitis, known commonly as “Tennis Elbow”, is a common overuse injury of the lateral elbow. The elbow joint itself is made up of three bones: the humerus, the radius and the ulna. The distal end of the humerus has both a medial and lateral epicondyle. Tennis Elbow commonly involves the extensor compartment of the […]
Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries we treat, ranging from rotator cuff injuries to more complex neurological conditions. One such condition we treat is known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). TOS can present in multiple ways as there are multiple structures in the shoulder that can be affected, which is why it […]
A common complaint we get from a wide variety of patients, whether they are high-level athletes or people getting back into an exercise routine, is that they experience a snapping or popping sensation in the front of their hip with activity. It can range from a small “click” to a deep “thud” kind of sound […]
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