Compression of the median nerve can occur when it passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow space in the wrist that houses 9 tendons plus the median nerve- so let’s just say it’s a full house. These tendons attach to the muscles in the hand and control its movement. When there is compression of the [...]

Osteoarthritis or OA is a common, progressive joint disease characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. Females are more likely to develop this than males. OA often occurs in the knee joint, which consists of 3 bones- the femur (thighbone), the tibia (shin bone), and the patella (kneecap). Cartilage coats the ends of these bones. [...]

Posture is a concept that is so simple, yet so important. It can affect our bones, muscles and ligaments over time at our various joints, causing pain if we do not observe “good posture”. Let’s first talk about what some abnormal postures are: Sway back – This posture is characterized by the head and upper [...]

Whiplash is a neck injury that happens when there is a forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck; this back-and-forth motion is like the cracking of a whip hence the name. Whiplash is common, with upwards of 3 million Americans reporting to the emergency room with complaints of whiplash each year. Females are usually [...]

An ankle sprain is the stretching or tearing of the ankle ligament(s) due to the ankle “rolling” out of its neutral position. Ankle sprains are very common and happen to over 2 million Americans annually. It is estimated that there are about 2-7 acute ankle sprains occurring in every 1000 people. Ankle sprains can cause [...]

Arthritis is swelling and tenderness of one or more of the joints. It is a common condition that affects every 1 in 4 Americans. That is an estimated 54 million people in the US alone. Common symptoms of arthritis are pain and stiffness in the affected joints. This pain can range from mild to severe. [...]

7 myths about Physio   Today, now more than ever, we can be bombarded by opinions and thoughts about healthcare. So today, let’s dispel 7 myths about physiotherapy. The first myth is that physiotherapy is a passive activity or that the session will just be a “rub down”. However, if you expect to see results [...]