Let’s face it: rehabilitating from total knee replacement can be tough. It is often a long, slow process that offers few rewards in the beginning stages. Physiotherapy plays a key role in total knee replacement (TKR) rehab. In fact, complete recovery from TKR may not be possible without the intervention of physiotherapy. When Does Physiotherapy Start After a TKR? Usually, … Read More
How to STOP Knee Pain with Strengthening Exercises
Imagine this: you wake up on a Monday morning to the sound of your blaring alarm. Surprisingly, you awake refreshed and ready to start your day. You take a deep breath and sit up. As you throw your legs over the side of the bed, you grimace at the sharp pain in your knees. “Oh no, it’s one of those … Read More
Why Motorcyclists Need Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are highly educated healthcare professionals who help people function and thrive in spite of disabilities, recover from accidents and injuries and live an overall healthy lifestyle. They accomplish this by administering manual therapy, creating/facilitating patient exercise regimes and educating individuals on how to get and stay fit. With this in mind, what types of individuals do you think would … Read More
If You Want to Be Pain-free, Exercise!
True or false: avoiding physical activity will help to reduce your pain. The correct answer is, FALSE. Avoiding physical activity doesn’t usually reduce pain; it exacerbates it. This may seem counterintuitive. Someone with back pain, for example, would probably assume that resting the back would bring the most relief. This is an understandable conclusion. However, too much rest only makes … Read More
Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery with Physiotherapy
Have you recently had knee replacement surgery? Or, will you be undergoing this type of surgery soon? If so, don’t fear. Although there can be pain involved in the process of knee surgery, the surgery is necessary to ultimately reduce your pain. One way you can lessen your anxiety related to the after effects of surgery is to learn about … Read More
Goals of Postoperative ACL Physiotherapy
ACL is the acronym for “anterior cruciate ligament,” but don’t rush to memorize this medical term. Most people understand that the ACL is an important part of the knee. Actually, it is one of the four main ligaments in your knee and it connects the femur and the tibia. Even though the ACL is small, it provides a significant body … Read More