Knee Pain Unveiled: Exploring the Root Causes Knee pain can be a perplexing and persistent problem for many individuals. It’s a common issue, but what you might not know is that the source of knee pain can often be found outside the knee joint itself. Knee pain is not always a straightforward matter. It […]
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury and Prevention Each year, an estimated 300,000 individuals sustain a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee joint. The ACL is crucial in providing stability to the knee during sporting activities such as running, jumping, cutting and pivoting. An ACL tear will result in loss of a […]
The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy Mulligan Concept Concurrent application of sustained accessory mobilization applied by a therapist and an active physiological movement to end range applied by the patient How it is Applied ● NAGS- Natural Apophyseal Glides ● SNAGS – Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides ● MWMS- Mobilization with Movements Mobilization with movement (MWM) […]
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by inflammation and pain in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. This condition can be extremely debilitating, making it difficult to perform […]
Prehabilitation or (pre-hab) is defined as “a process of improving the functional capability of a patient prior to a surgical procedure so the patient can withstand any postoperative inactivity and associated decline.” In terms of outcomes, studies have shown that patients who are to undergo knee and hip replacements and perform 6-weeks of land and […]
Disturbances in the inner ear can cause Vertigo which is a type of dizziness. A common symptom is the feeling of spinning in your head or the world around you is spinning or moving. It can last several seconds or minutes. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a specific type of vertigo and usually presents as […]
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a manual treatment method that healthcare providers use for management of pain and issues with movement quality that stem from musculoskeletal conditions. With this method, the provider inserts a thin needle into or near the area of pain, trigger points, or related symptoms. A common method of dry […]
If you suffer from headaches or migraines, you may have tried many methods for relief. Common techniques that can often be successful include medications, caffeine, supplements or rest and sleep. Some forms of migraines and headaches however can be very chronic in nature and not respond to some of these go to home approaches, or […]
The Throwers Ten Exercise Program was originally designed with 10 exercises to target strengthening for injury prevention in baseball pitchers, however has evolved as a more robust program that is beneficial to other overhead athletes. The exercises included in this program were specifically chosen as they are able to be completed outside of a gym. […]
Raise your hand if you feel like you can never get enough sleep. Sleep is one of the most important and overlooked aspects of our health. We need it to recharge to become productive throughout our work week, take care of our loved ones, and just feel good overall.
