Lately, I've been seeing a lot of kids and teenagers with neck and back pain. It is only that much more important to fix their posture now while they're going through growth spurts. It's now or never!
Understanding Common Physio Treatments
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Vestibular Rehab
Treat the Symptom or Fix the Cause?
Condition of the Month: Plantar Fasciitis
What Does It Mean? Part 2: Imaging Tests
Most people have probably heard of (and probably had) an x-ray or ultrasound before. These, among others, are diagnostic imaging tests that help us "see" what's going on inside your body. Doctors and other healthcare practitioners throw these terms around all the time, but what's the difference between all these tests? Here's a quick lesson on some common diagnostic procedures and how they relate to the musculoskeletal system.
More Than Just Physical Therapy
As a physiotherapist, everybody I see is in some kind of physical pain or has some kind of physical limitation. What people don't realize is that pain is a complicated psychological dimension, and there is a lot of emotional attachment to it as well. May is National Physiotherapy Month, but it's also Mental Health Awareness Month.
Common Fitness Myths (Debunked)
How to Avoid This Epidemic!
Are you a 40 to 60 year old woman? Are you going through menopause? Does your shoulder feel painful, stiff, or weak? Then continue reading in order to avoid this epidemic. (Even if you're not a postmenopausal woman, I encourage you to still read on because I've seen a few male patients presenting with this as well.)
Condition of the Month: Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
As the weather warms up, people are beginning to come out of hibernation and become more active. More kids are running around and playing sports, and more people are walking or jogging outside. As a result, there is a high incidence of "runner's knee" or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is one of the most common conditions that physiotherapists see in their practice.