Tag Archive for: physiotherapy

Neck Pain treatment

Neck pain is a significant public health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent research has shed light on its prevalence, risk factors, and potential interventions. Epidemiology and Burden Neck pain is the fourth leading cause…

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…
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Knee Pain: Physiotherapy can solve most issues.

Knee pain is a prevalent issue affecting individuals of all ages and can arise from various causes, including injuries, arthritis, and overuse. Understanding the underlying factors and treatment options is essential for effective management. Common…

Learn more about Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic energy waves to stimulate healing in various musculoskeletal conditions. It is particularly effective for stubborn tendon…

Back Pain Evidence and General Musculoskeletal Care Recommendations

Back Pain + Back pain is just one of the many conditions that we treat at the clinic, however it is one of the leading causes recurring of pain and functional disability. Here we are looking at evidence based practice through the lens of back…
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The tragic hip. Managing hip pain with Science.

Hip pain be difficult to manage.  We use our hips all the time with motion. We sit on them. We lie on them.  They are even closely related to back pain and knee pain. Fortunately, we have research to the rescue. A large scale RCT study…

Naturally reduce blood pressure with exercise.

Having high blood pressure has been consistently linked with a multitude of negative health conditions. According to Wikipedia: High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms.[1] It is, however, a major risk factor for stroke, coronary…

Hot off the Press! Updated Knee Pain Recommendations

Fresh off the press! Here is a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association looking at assessment and treatment of knee pain. Some interesting information here:   Knee pain accounts for approximately 5% of all general…

Update on Treatment of tendon injuries

Tendinopathy is a prevalent condition involving degenerative changes within tendons of both children and adults, commonly in the Achilles, rotator cuff, lateral elbow, patellar and hip tendons. It affects athletic and non-athletic populations…
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Physical Exercise for Mental Health

A compelling recent article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has delved into the topic of using Physical Exercise to help Mental Health. ⇒ Previous research trials suggest that physical activity may have similar effects to psychotherapy…