Physiotherapy for Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive strain injury is commonly found in computer professionals who work for long hours at the computer desk. It is a condition in which fatigue that occurred due to damage of muscle fibers cannot recover because of repetitive motion. In such condition, simple tasks such as walking, cooking and cleaning becomes extremely difficult. Mild symptoms […]
Epidemic Sitting Disease
How can an inactive lifestyle lead to health problems? A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle involving little or no physical activity. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like reading, socializing, watching television, playing video games, or using a mobile phone/computer for much […]
Little “Me Time” (Why it’s good for you?)
At what point did your life become more about everyone else – work, family, etc. – and far too little about you? It’s OK to be selfish when it comes to your health; after all, if you lose your health, you won’t have the ability to do all the things you do for all the […]
RUNNER INJURY PREVENTION
Get ready to start the race as fresh as you were on the first day of training. KNEE PAIN INJURIES (you “kneed” to treat immediately) Ankle mobility is sometimes the culprit, and so are tight muscles and quads, but it turns out most knee pain is probably more about the hips. Running is a series […]
WHIPLASH INJURY
A whiplash injury is most commonly thought of as an injury sustained during a car accident. However, it can occur during any incident where there is a sudden change in speed on the body. Your head is heavy, weighing approximately 5kg. Your muscles and soft tissues surrounding your neck do a very good job of […]
What makes joint stiff (Why they hurt and how to treat them)
Potential causes of stiff joints and what to do about them Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. As you age, your cartilage –– the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your […]
Treating Sciatica with Physiotherapy & Dry Needling
Sciatic nerve pain can be extremely difficult to deal with and a long-term chronic condition. It can affect people’s ability to exercise, work and generally take enjoyment from everyday life. What Is Sciatica Pain? When you feel a burning or stinging pain radiating from your lower back to your hips and legs, it may be […]
Stronger Bones Are Within Your Reach
Have the strong bones you want- and need for a lifetime of active living. Building healthy bones is extremely important. As long as you’re able to do the activities you want, you probably don’t give your bones a second thought. But did you know that after age 30 you start losing bone density? In fact, […]
Improved Hand Mobility
Wrist pain can be frustrating and inconvenient. It can also make work or basic day-to-day activities, such as using a computer or cooking a meal, more difficult. Your hands perform a variety of tasks every day, from gripping a steering wheel to typing on a keyboard. These repetitive motions can create weakness and stiffness in […]
Golfer’s Elbow
Medial epicondylalgia, better known as golfer’s elbow, is an overuse injury of the tendons around the inside of your elbow. It tends to occur as a reaction to an increased demand on the tendons beyond their capability. Those with golfer’s elbow will typically report pain and stiffness, which may reduce in the short term with […]
