10 Tips for Neck Pain
Neck pain and tightness is a common phenomenon seen in our practice. It can occur to average desk-based worker, working long hours in front of the computer or in that one instant while you’re trying to move a heavy piece of furniture or item around the house. Here are 10 tips to relieve and prevent […]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy during Winter
Winter can be an easy season to let go of our fitness and health goals. It can be quite easy to pass on that daily walk or run because it’s too cold to go outside or consume a few extra helpings of comfort food while sitting on the couch watching television. With a few small […]
Tennis Elbow: A Physiotherapy Perspective
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow. It is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. This overuse can lead to inflammation and pain in the tendons. The symptoms of tennis elbow typically include pain […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Physiotherapy Perspective
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the nerves in the wrist. It is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through a narrow tunnel in the wrist. This compression can lead to numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers, hand and forearm. In many cases, CTS can be treated […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help with Incontinence
Incontinence is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be embarrassing and disruptive to daily life, but there are effective treatments available. One of these treatments is physiotherapy. Pelvic floor physiotherapy (PFP) is a specialized type of physiotherapy that focuses on the muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor. These muscles […]
Physiotherapy for Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, overuse and age-related changes in the spine. While there is no cure for chronic back pain, physiotherapy can help to manage the symptoms and improve function. Physiotherapy for chronic back pain […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help With Dislocations
A dislocation occurs when the bones in a joint are out of place completely, where as a subluxation is where the bones are partially out of place. This can happen suddenly, such as in a fall or an accident, or it can happen gradually over time, due to overuse or injury. Dislocations can affect any […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. While there is no cure for arthritis, physiotherapy can help to manage the symptoms and improve function. Physiotherapy for arthritis typically includes a combination of exercises, stretches, and manual therapy. The exercises help to improve […]
Shin Splints And How To Treat Them
What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is a condition that causes pain along the front of the shinbone (tibia). It is caused by inflammation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the shinbone. Shin splints are a common injury among runners, but they can also occur […]
How To Treat Bursitis
What is bursitis? Bursitis is a condition that occurs when a bursa, a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions joints and tendons, becomes inflamed. Bursae are located around joints throughout the body, including the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and heels. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. […]
