Ankle Sprain Physiotherapy
Ankle sprain physiotherapy is an effective treatment for managing and recovering from ankle sprains. The treatment typically progresses through several phases:
Initial Phase
PRICE protocol: Protection, Rest, Ice 72 hrs, Compression, and…
Achilles Pain – Updated Research
Achilles Pain Research
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Achilles was the bravest, handsomest, and greatest warrior in the Greek Army. His legend is rooted in the myth of Achilles’ mother dipping him in the River Styx, making his…
Updated Research on Ankle sprains
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains tend to affect many athletes, especially when involved with soccer, baseball, basketball, trail running, tennis and other court sports. But they can unexpectedly happen to anyone at anytime! Fortunately,…
Plantar Fasciitis Research Update
Plantar Fasciitis Research
Plantar fasciitis affects a lot of people and it tends to limit us from doing the activities we enjoy on our feet. The classic symptom is pain with our first few steps in the morning or after getting up from prolonged…
Shockwave Thearapy (ESWT) for Lower Extremity
Learn more about Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Full article link below: with this study from the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is widely used in clinical practice for managing…
Plantar Heel Pain Research
Research (Plantar Heel Pain) - Full article link below.
We wanted to share with you a powerful synthesis of top quality research. This paper appeared recently in the British Medical Journal.
Plantar heel pain (PHP), which affects 4%–7.0%…
Shin splints 101
MEDIAL TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME AKA – SHIN SPLINTS
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is a common injury of the lower leg in athletes.
What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome?
Medial tibial stress syndrome is a common injury in runners and…
Tracking Progress and Getting Stronger
TRACKING YOUR INJURY RECOVERY PROGRESS
Recovering from an injury takes time and tracking your injury recovery progress can be a challenging time for you. Your recovery process can be influenced by a large number of factors all influencing…
Breaking the cycle of chronic pain
Breaking the cycle of chronic pain.
What is chronic pain?
Upto one in five Canadian adults suffer from chronic pain. It also affects one in five people globally and is the primary reason people seek medical treatment. In most cases,…
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition affecting the sole of the foot, with pain usually localised around the front of the heel bone and radiating along the arch of the foot towards the toes. There is usually point…