Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It can happen gradually as the cartilage (protective tissue) at the ends of our bones begins to wear down. These degenerative changes can become painful over time with no clear onset. Osteoarthritis can occur in many joints in our body, but is most common in the hand, […]
When sitting, sit up tall and sit all the way back on the seat, make sure your feet can comfortably reach the floor, use a lumbar support roll, and try to rest arms on a table, desk, or armrests. When standing, stand up tall as if someone was measuring your height, keep your feet hip […]
What should I expect after my knee replacement? How should I prepare for my knee replacement? Total knee replacements are becoming an increasingly common surgery. Knee replacements are often performed on patients with severe osteoarthritis, which causes pain and/or buckling of the knee resulting in loss of function, such as difficulty walking, squatting or climbing […]
Why does my hip hurt? What is hip bursitis? How do I alleviate hip bursitis pain? If you’ve been experiencing a pain along the outside or front of your hip it may be due to an inflamed bursa sac, otherwise known as bursitis. “Okay, but what is a bursa sac,” you ask? Well, it’s a […]
Do I need a referral for physical therapy? How can a physical therapist help me? What is the training for a physical therapist? Since 2013, direct access has allowed patients to be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without a referral from a physician for up to 42 days. This means that as a […]
How do I prevent strain at my computer desk? What are computer ergonomics? Many of us sit in front of a computer throughout our workdays or in the evenings while browsing the Web. Unwanted side effects of our excessive time in front of those screens can include muscle aches, eye strain, and tension headaches. Below […]
What causes tension headaches? What is a tension headache? How do I treat a tension headache? A tension headache is a pain along the scalp, neck or shoulders that is typically mild to moderate in intensity. It is sometimes referred to as a stress headache, and muscle tightness may be associated with it. There are […]
What is runner’s knee? What causes runner’s knee? How do you prevent runner’s knee? Its summer time, which means many people are out participating in local 5k, 10k, half and full marathons. Consequently, runners are training more often, and may become susceptible to repetitive use injuries in the knee. The two most common knee injuries […]
What is the right shoe for me? Does the shoe matter? What should I look for in a shoe? What kind of shoes are best for flat feet or low arches? What shoes are best for a high arches? Wearing proper foot attire is important in avoiding foot/ankle pain, not to mention reducing the risk […]
What are overuse injuries? Why do overuse injuries happen? How do you prevent overuse injuries? Repetitive stress injuries (otherwise known as repetitive strain, repetitive motion, or repetitive use injuries) are just what they sound like – injuries incurred due to repeated stresses or loads on the body over time. These injuries are quite common in […]
