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How to Manage Shoulder Pain with Physiotherapy
Most people experience shoulder discomfort at some point in their lives; it affects between 80 and 90 percent of all men and women. Fortunately, shoulder pain isn't something that suddenly appears out of nowhere; its causes are typically widely known and often relate...
What To Expect With Physiotherapy If You Experience A Herniated Disc
A bulging/herniated disc is a common condition that can affect anyone. It occurs when the semiliquid rubbery cushion or gel-like center of an intervertebral disc squeezes through a defect in the external circle of cartilage, creating a bulge or herniation. What,...
What You Need to Know about Physiotherapy for Sciatica
If you have ever had sciatica, you fully understand that it can be an unpleasant experience. But there is good news: sciatica doesn't need to keep you on the sidelines for long. With the appropriate treatment, such as physical therapy, you can recover faster and...
Knee Pain Relief: Physiotherapy Tips and Techniques
Knee pain can really hold you back from life. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to minimize the risk of developing knee pain and handle it effectively when it does appear. An experienced physiotherapist will be able to tailor an individualized treatment plan for...
Degeneration is Normal!
Are your medical imaging findings more normal than you think?
Running Is Not Bad For Your Knees!
In the annals of unsolicited advice, few nuggets have been dispensed as widely and with less supporting evidence than this: “If you keep doing all that running, you’re going to ruin your knees.”
Eccentric, Concentric or Isometric Strength Exercise?
There are three types of muscle contractions, so it can be confusing to know which kind to choose to get stronger. Your 3 options are: eccentric, where the muscle lengthens as it contracts, like the quadriceps muscles do as you go down…
Do I Need a Knee Brace?
A common misconception among folks with sore knees is that they should be able to locate and wear a knee brace that will immediately reduce their pain/discomfort. Of course, having no knee pain would be an ideal result from a brace, but not all knee braces...
Inflammation: Let It Run Its Course
A lot of injured people will instinctively reach for ice with the hopes of trying to reduce pain and swelling. Ice can provide temporary pain relief by numbing the area however, there is research that has been done to suggest that ice may be delaying your body’s...