Sports Injury Care: 6 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help
Sports Injury Physiotherapy Sports can be a fantastic means to keep fit, develop confidence, and get to know new friends. Whether you’re an elite professional athlete or a casual weekend warrior, chances are at some point in time you’ve suffered an injury. In fact, approximately seventy percent of recreational players will experience some kind of […]
Physiotherapy for Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide to Treatment
When you hear the phrase ‘physiotherapy’, you most likely picture athletes with a variety of conditions or other accident victims. However, did you know there is a physiotherapy treatment plan for those with unique neurological conditions? Cerebral palsy physiotherapy is one of them. During pregnancy and after birth, the brain does not grow as it […]
Lower Back Pain: The Best Physiotherapy Treatment Options
Physiotherapy For Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is common, even if you don’t work at a desk all day. An injury to the lower back can be caused by a sports injury, lifting heavy objects, carrying them for a long time, stretching or repeating the same posture excessively, underlying issues, sciatic nerve damage, degenerative […]
The Effects Of Physiotherapy On Lumbar Disc Herniation
Low back pain is a common medical condition that affects 60-80% of the adult population at some point in their lives, and the lumbar disc is likely the most common origin of low back pain. A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus, the soft gelatinous central portion of the intervertebral disc, pushes through a […]
BIOMECHANICS OF THE FOOT
OBJECTIVES: 1. To understand a normal gait cycle 2. To review the biomechanics of the foot and ankle 3. To understand some common surgical pathologies and the impact on gait 4. To discuss treatment options
SONOGRAPHIC APPROACH TO THE SHOULDER
OBJECTIVES: 1. To gain an understanding of the basics of ultrasound physics 2. To highlight some of the potential pitfalls of ultrasound in shoulder 3. To review basic shoulder anatomy related to the standard MSK ultrasound examination 4. To develop the basic skills for performing ultrasound examination of the shoulder
Edmonton Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
What is Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP)? Platelet-rich plasma therapy, sometimes called PRP treatment, attempts to take advantage of the blood’s natural healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bone.
Custom Orthotics Device & Solutions in Edmonton
Many individuals have asymmetrical feet or need a custom-made orthotic device to help relieve pain in their muscles and joints. While custom orthotics will cost more than off the shelf orthotics, an off the shelf orthotic uses a “one size fits all” methodology while a custom-made orthotic is designed specifically for the individual.
MSK CONDITIONS AND PAIN IN BREAST CANCER
OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe the innervation and general anatomy of the breast 2. List the co-morbidities associated with the five standard breast cancer treatments 3. Classify post mastectomy pain syndrome into 4 primary etiologies 4. Recognize when a patient may benefit from an interventional procedure
Physiotherapy Clinic in Edmonton
There are many great private physiotherapy clinics in Edmonton, Alberta representing a wide variety of approaches and experiences. While the quality of care provided at private physiotherapy clinics in Edmonton has dramatically improved over the last 10 years, I still run into people who are a little bit unsure that the time, energy and money […]