Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As physiotherapists, we treat a wide array of conditions including: Spinal pain and injuries (e.g. disc prolapse) Headaches Sports injuries (e.g. ligament tears) Fractures (e.g. broken arm) Musculoskeletal problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. following a knee replacement) …
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are stretched or torn and can vary in severity from a grade 1 sprain with a few torn fibres in the ligaments, to a grade 3 sprain where the ligament is completely torn. What Causes an Ankle Sprain? Trauma or sudden movements, primarily twisting/turning/rolling of the foot and ankle, are …
Whether you are a novice preparing to run for the first time, a social jogger, an experienced runner, or a seasoned veteran; running provides a great foundation for both physical and mental conditioning. Running forms the basic platform of many sporting activities e.g., soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football and basketball. There has been overwhelming research outlining the benefits …
How Does it Work? IMS uses acupuncture needles to specifically target injured muscles, which have tightened/contracted as a result of injury/stress. The needles are inserted into the affected areas, which can be directly into the tight bands of muscles, or near the spine where the nerves have become irritated. Generally, the insertion of the needles is …
Massage Therapy focuses primarily on restoring muscles to optimal length, strength and muscle balance. Whether the cause of the pain is primarily muscular or a secondary reaction to trauma, muscles will react to protect and guard the affected area. By reducing muscle pain, we allow the body to relax, heal and recover. Common techniques used by …
Have you been suffering from heel pain that won’t go away? Tennis elbow that has not responded to conservative treatment (including a cortisone injection)? How about tendonitis or calcification of the shoulder that limits your functional mobility at work, home and during your sporting activities? Have you reached the point where you are ready to give up and surgery …
What are Resistance Band Exercises? Resistance bands are strips of stretchable rubber that come in a variety of resistance levels and colours. They are used to perform strengthening exercises for your muscles by providing resistance during the entire movement, causing your muscles to work both concentrically (while shortening) and eccentrically (while lengthening). When would I consider Resistance Band exercises? …
When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief. But should you use heat or ice? How To Use Ice Ice is useful when you want to reduce swelling – remember that ankle sprain? This is because blood and fluid collect rapidly, making it both painful and …
What is Kinesiology? Kinesiologists are human movement specialists that assess, design and implement programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance in the areas of sports, recreation, work, daily life activities and exercise. Lower Back Pain and Kinesiology. Back pain can result from a number of factors such as a motor vehicle accident, workplace …
A frozen shoulder is a common term used to describe an adhesive (inflamed and thickened) capsule of the shoulder joint, which causes pain and reduced range of motion of the shoulder joint. To understand a frozen shoulder, make a fist, place your opposite hand over your fist and grasp your fingers tightly over your fist. Now try to rotate …
