Prevents Injury More often than not, athletes are in good communication with their physiotherapist, whereas the regular adult may not be. Physiotherapists specialize in preventing injuries, and this entails posture adjusting, and patterns of certain movements to help reduce the risk of future injuries. Adults will commonly look for help from a physiotherapist when it…
Recreational players and professional athletes alike are passionate about their sport. For many, it plays a huge part in their daily life, so it comes as a large inconvenience when injuries take place. This is when physiotherapy for sports injuries can go a long way, and ultimately help in speeding up the process of recovery…
Knee replacements (also known as a knee arthroplasty) are a common procedure that involves surgically replacing the surfaces of the knee joint that bear weight. The most common reasons for knee replacement surgery are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. The replacement helps to reduce the effects of disability and relieve pain. Replacement surgery for…
Several disorders can be the cause of elbow pain. In some cases, it may be due to sports injuries or simply overuse. Many athletes like golfers, tennis players and pitchers often mention chronic elbow pain due to various disorders. These may include the following areas: Tendons Arm muscles Bursae Elbow ligaments Bones in the arm…
Leg pain has various symptoms classified under the heading of sciatica. The symptoms like weakness, tingling, and numbness start in the lower back and trickle down following the sciatic nerve in the back of the legs. The more common symptoms of sciatica are: Pain that starts from the lower back and travels down the back…
By Dr. Mehreen Hussain, ND If you experience an injury, you may have stressed your joint or even ruptured supporting ligaments. This means that you have a sprain, and can be caused from a twist, blow, or fall to the body. You may experience a pop or tear in the joint. The intensity of the sprain…
Shoulder pain can be a troublesome burden that prevents you from going about your daily tasks. Your shoulder is made up of bones, muscles, and joints that work together to allow you to move your arm in multiple directions. There are many causes of shoulder pain, and physiotherapy is an effective yet non-invasive option to help…
Your knees are basically joints that are made of two main parts connecting the femur and the tibia. The kneecap, or patella, is on the top of your knee which is supported by 4 ligaments and buffered by 2 menisci. When any of these parts become damaged or overworked, it can result in pain or…
Arthritis is a joint disorder which features inflammation, pain and stiffness. There is also often a loss of movement with arthritis as the joints are to inflamed to move. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The common forms of arthritis are: osteoarthritis that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone usually…
Tendons connect muscle to bone. A tendon is made of material called collagen. Collagen is a key building block of the body and is considered a connective tissue because it forms tough strands that are like the stands of a nylon rope. Like strands in a rope, the strands of collagen line up. The more…