Knee pain and how to manage it Knee pain can arise due to a variety of reasons including trauma injuries. Often we do not even realize how much pressure we are exerting on our knees on a daily basis. However, the most common reason of knee pain is inflammation in the knee joint. This usually […]
Going for grocery shopping makes me dizzy, should I be worried?
October 15, 2017 General
Symptoms like being dizzy is experienced by many people often in open spaces. They usually complain that they start feeling dizzy in public places such as grocery stores and are often intrigued about the root cause of this issue. There are many different reasons why we feel dizzy but the most common include anxiety, blood […]
Back pain keeping you from doing what you like to do?
October 6, 2017 General
Back pain? You need exercise more than pills… Low back pain is one of the most common chronic pains that people face all around the world. This sometimes disabling pain is not specific to any age group. Children as young as 12 have reported chronic pain. According to an independent research, it was ascertained that […]
Frozen shoulder and essential exercises to improve range of motion
September 29, 2017 Exercise, General, Physiotherapy
Shoulder pain is one of the most common pain conditions that people complain of, especially after the age of forty. Frozen shoulder is one of the most sever shoulder pain conditions and it can be quite disabling since it severely shoulder joints range of motion. Frozen shoulder is one of the reasons people visit orthopadic […]
Top Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
September 22, 2017 Exercise, Injuries, Physiotherapy, Sports injury
Running injuries are not just for professional athletes. Every runner including professional runners knows that their lifestyle has the capacity of causing injuries. Not only are runners at risk from falling and harming themselves, but the sheer amount of muscles that they are exercising on a daily basis increases the probability of injuries by a […]
What is Meniere’s disease?
September 15, 2017 Dizziness and Balance, Physiotherapy
Menieres disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. It is also known as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. It normally only affects one ear and is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus and severe pain in the ear and occasionally and progressive loss of hearing. The inner ear is responsible for many different functions including balance […]
Chronic pain is a prevalent issue in our society. Numerous studies have proven that over one hundred million Americans suffer from chronic pains. These studies have also ascertained that approximately twenty five million people in America experience chronic pain which substantially diminishes the quality of their lives. There are many different types of chronic pains […]
Orthotics, do I need them for flat feet?
September 2, 2017 Foot Injury, Orthotics
According to numerous independent studies approximately only 10% of the world’s population has perfect feet. By perfect we do not mean beautiful feet that would make the cover of a fashion magazine, but feet that are perfect in structure, biomechanics and functionality. This study means that that 90% of the world’s population have feet that […]
ACL injury prevention in younger athletes
August 25, 2017 General, Injuries, Physiotherapy, Sports injury
ACL injuries are the most common injuries that young athletes succumb to.Not only is this injury painful but it can also hamper with the athletes’ training and growth. An ACL injury refers to the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament and normally occurs when an athlete suddenly changes direction, stops or jumps. As a result […]
Physiotherapy for AC Joint Separation
August 18, 2017 Exercise, General, Injuries, Ligament, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy
Commonly referred to as shoulder separation, Acromioclavicular or AC joint separation is a fairly common sports injury that’s caused due when a person falls on his shoulder. In addition to this, the AC joint may suffer an injury when an individual falls with an outstretched arm and suffers damage to the ligaments in the process. […]
