Everything you need to know about knee pain For active patients, knees can be a particularly sensitive area. Knee injuries are surprisingly common, with everything from torn ACLs to irritating knee sprains. You don’t realize how important your knees are until they’re in pain. Knees are important for physical activity, stretching, bending, and mobility. Most…
Every session counts – here’s how to thrive in physiotherapy A physiotherapist can help you recover from or cope with pain. Though physiotherapists are trained and dedicated to helping patients like you, a huge chunk of the progress often comes from the patient’s hard work. What does that mean, exactly? It means that you have…
Are your muscles sore? One of these common problems might be to blame When your muscles are sore or in pain, it might be hard to figure out why. After all, not all muscle pain is the same. Sometimes, it’s slightly irritating, while other times it is fully debilitating. Some pain affects one area, while…
Mental exhaustion can take a toll on your physical health Take a minute and think about everything that brings you stress. Did you realize how many stress factors you face? You may have thought about work, family, your home, your finances, something you saw on the news, and a ton of other things, big and…
What you need to know about concussion recovery Athletes, people with dangerous occupations, and seniors all have one thing in common: they are at high risk for concussions. Many patients experience concussions after bumping their head. Fortunately, most concussions are mild and are not life-threatening. However, it is still important to take the proper steps…
How can physiotherapy techniques help hospice patients? Palliative care is intended to offer support, relieve pain, reduce physical symptoms, and maximize quality of life and physical functioning for someone dealing with a serious or life-threatening condition. Contrary to popular belief patients receiving palliative care do not necessarily have fatal conditions. They may also be receiving…
The Various Symptoms and Treatment Options for Different Types of Scoliosis The spine is the body’s core structural support system. Every spine has a series of small curves that form one large curve. Scoliosis occurs when the spine curves abnormally. A spinal curve caused by scoliosis will often look like the letter ‘C’ or ‘S.’…
A curving spine can lead to many other health issues if ignored You might not even know you have scoliosis if it’s mild enough. But it’s something you should become aware of, since it can progress and further affect your health as you age, in various ways. The good news is, there are actions you…
Here Are Some Things You Might Experience With Physio Treatment Physiotherapy is an incredibly helpful tool. It can help reduce pain, increase your range of motion, help you heal from injuries, or alleviate chronic conditions. But although its intended purpose is to make you feel better, physiotherapy treatments and exercises can have some side effects….
Exploring how proper care and treatment can affect knee osteoarthritis If you suffer from knee damage or pain, everyday movements like walking, kneeling, jogging, or other day-to-day activities can cause distress, discomfort, and potentially further damage to the joint. So how do you deal with knee osteoarthritis? This article will explain what knee osteoarthritis is,…