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Iliotibial band friction syndrome (Runner’s knee)
The Iliotibial (IT) band is the thick sheath of connective tissue that runs from the pelvis to along the outside of the thigh and attaches to the top of the shinbone(tibia). It acts to extend (straighten) the leg and abduct...
Read morePost-fracture rehabilitation
Fractures are common among athletes, children and the elderly, but anyone can suffer from a fracture. Many people think a fracture is not a serious condition. However a fracture is a broken bone, and as such it requires emergency attention....
Read moreMotor vehicle accident rehabilitation
We see many patients who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents. We treat patients who have suffered whiplash injuries and provide rehabilitation following fractures and major trauma. Physiotherapy is involved in all phases of rehabilitation, from the acute stage...
Read moreSelecting a physiotherapist
We have been telling you a lot about the wonderful ways that physiotherapy can help you combat illness and injury and return to your prior level of functioning. You now decide to take the plunge and see a physiotherapist, but...
Read moreOvercoming a stitch
Most runners know that sharp twinge of agony that hits them in the middle of a run. It's far more common on the right side and seems to be related to your breathing and your food intake. More recent studies...
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