Headaches sometimes involve or stem from pain in the neck. Computer users, long-distance drivers and others whose jobs require them to keep their head in one position for a long time often suffer from these types of headaches. Head or neck pain accompanied by slurred speech, blurred vision and weakness on one side of the …
When all other means of controlling knee pain have failed, a total knee replacement may be the only answer. However, the thought of having a knee replacement is enough to make most people very nervous. With some advice from us and careful preparation, you can get over the procedure with very little discomfort. Before the …
The term “shin splints” refers to pain along the inner side of the shinbone or tibia. It is an injury that is seen frequently in runners, however, anyone who is active can be subjected to this painful condition. The term also includes stress fractures, inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the ankle and …
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition that can take months or even years to resolve. Therefore, after you are discharged from physiotherapy, you will be given a home exercise program to follow. You should be careful to do the exercises as indicated, i.e. the number of repetitions, frequency etc. By doing so, …
A popular rule of thumb is that every kilo of weight loss is equivalent to four fewer kilos of pressure on a knee afflicted with joint osteoarthritis. For obese people, in particular, this can make a world of difference for common activities like walking. A combination of low-impact cardiovascular training (e.g. swimming, cycling), specific muscle …
Athletes regularly perform exercises to maintain or improve strength. However, they are not the only ones who can benefit from strengthening exercises. If you are recovering from surgery or prolonged illness, from muscle strain, ligament sprain or another type of soft tissue injury, if you have suffered a fractured bone, if you have just had …
Joint mobilisation is a “hands-on” physiotherapy technique commonly used in a clinical setting to improve the range of movement of a joint to lessen stiffness and pain. The technique involves small movements performed by the physiotherapist in an oscillating manner on the joints, Before commencing joint mobilisation, the physiotherapist will determine if it is a …
Surfing can be an exhilarating experience and in recent years it has become an increasingly popular water sport. However, it can be hazardous especially if you are starting out or if you are not physically fit. Even seasoned surfers may push their skills to the limit by tackling bigger waves and making daring manoeuvres that …
Repetitive injuries are quite common in golf and usually occur in the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) of the lower back, shoulders, hands and wrists. Many injuries can be avoided with proper conditioning and by improving your swing. Some of the major golf injuries are: Low back injuries These may result from a sudden …
In athletes and sports enthusiasts, muscular injuries may stem from a variety of reasons including: Direct blow or trauma (contusion injury) such as being hit with a hockey stick or kicked during sport. Sudden forceful contraction or stretch such as tearing a hamstring muscle when kicking a football. Overuse such as strained forearm muscles with …
