How Physiotherapists Treat a Concussion
Concussion is one of the most common types of mild traumatic brain injury. Physiocanhelp.ca stated that a concussion results from the head and neck moving too rapidly backward and forward. “The rapid movement, often caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body, can cause chemical changes in the brain. This makes it […]
How Physiotherapy Treats Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that causes inflammation of the tissue that lines the inside of the joints in children who are 16 or younger. Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease that researchers believe is linked to environmental triggers, certain infections, and genetics, per WebMD. There are six types of juvenile arthritis — […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Physiotherapist If You Have Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 30 million people have this condition. Usually, osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease that causes wear and tear on the joints, develops in the knees, hands, hips and spine. While osteoarthritis can negatively impact your life, it […]
Physiotherapy: A Big Help for Headaches
Headaches and migraines affect about 15 percent of the adult population of the U.S. alone. A headache is a disorder of the nervous system and can often be treated with over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetamenofen, as well as with heating pads and ice packs. But for some people, these treatments just don’t cut it. […]
How Physiotherapy Treats Lymphedema
“Lymphedema” isn’t a word you hear everyday, but those who have the condition know its meaning all too well. Lymphedema causes swelling in the legs, arms, head, neck, trunk, or genitals due to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid. Secondary lymphedema is most commonly caused by trauma, surgery, radiation, or infection. Primary lymphedema is caused by […]
Is Hyperlordosis the Cause of Your Low Back Pain?
Low back pain. This term brings a host of negative thoughts to mind. Most of us have experienced at least minor low back pain for a short period of time as a result of a sprained or strained muscle. Others deal with chronic low back pain. Physiopedia stated, “The lifetime prevalence of low back pain […]
Did You Know Physiotherapy Improves Asthma Symptoms?
Do you have asthma? If so, you are all too familiar with the wheezing, shortness of breath, and general breathing difficulties this chronic lung disease causes. Severe cases of asthma can be debilitating and cause major problems, such as excessive days of missed school or work. Even the most minor cases of this lung disease […]
Physiotherapy: Your First-line Treatment Against Low Back Pain
When your lower back hurts, how do you react? If you’re like many people, you reach for the ibuprofen bottle without giving much thought to the root cause of the pain. There is nothing wrong with taking ibuprofen for pain. In fact, when used as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to pain relief, NSAIDs can […]
How Physiotherapy Fights the Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Did you know that physiotherapy fights some of the symptoms of mesothelioma? Specifically, it treats the fatigue and physical pain caused by this form of cancer. The malaise and pain caused by mesothelioma can be overwhelming and limiting. Many patients struggling with these symptoms are finding that physiotherapy increases their energy levels and reduces their […]
3 Stretches to Ease the freeze of a Frozen Shoulder
“Ouch!” is the shared sentiment of those suffering from a frozen shoulder, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis. A frozen shoulder joint is one that is stiff, sore, painful, and limited in its range of motion. The symptoms of a frozen shoulder are usually gone within one to three years of their first appearance. However, […]