WebMD states, “Physiotherapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The mission of any physiotherapist is to relieve pain while also increasing function and mobility. Physiotherapy can be
Do you deal with chronic pain or inflammation in your daily life? It isn’t uncommon, but it is avoidable. While exercise is a crucial part of your physiotherapy regimen, proper nutrition can also play an important role. The foods you eat work to fuel your body, and eating the right ones can help you recover
Did you know that back pain is the highest reported area of pain across the United States? Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek physiotherapy treatment. 60-80% of people will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and it is likely that it may be caused by
Your hips and knees provide complex movements for the body by incorporating multiple joints, muscles, and tendons. When there is damage to any of those joints, muscles, or tendons, it can make moving the hips or knees increasingly difficult. Luckily, with the help of physiotherapy, you can find relief for your hip and knee pain,
A common question for people that have never visited a physiotherapist is the very basic question of “What is Physiotherapy?”. Physiotherapy encompasses rehabilitation, injury prevention and health promotion/fitness. The profession employs a holistic approach to treatment, looking at the patient’s lifestyle and engaging them in their own treatment. Physiotherapy Definition Physiotherapy can be defined as a treatment method that
Struggling with pull-ups and horizontal Rows? You might be suffering from “cranky elbow syndrome”. Working on some accessory exercises for the elbow joints and tendons might clear that up for you. Have a look at this elbow combo, try it out and see how the elbows feel after.
Today I treated 3 clients with different wrist, forearm and elbow restrictions and symptoms. All had different symptoms, but all had similar restrictions and dysfunction in the wrists, elbow and musculature. If you are lacking mobility or strength in the wrists, elbows or shoulders this may clear up some of the issues with some practice
For those who don’t have the time or make the time to do their homework. This will take about 1-2 minutes of your day to get some of your correctives done to combat sitting all day. All that is needed is a mini band, your chair and a wall.
Whether you’re setting out for a run or getting ready for a strength-training circuit or practise, you can benefit from a dynamic (active) warm-up by increasing your heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood flow to your muscles, you’ll also increase core body temperature and enhance your muscle elasticity. Follow Tom’s video suggestions to guide you