Stress Fracture

Stress Fracture Stress fracture is indeed a common injury in athletes especially runners. A stress fracture is a micro fracture inside the bone due to repetitive loading. There is a fine balance between fatigue damage and the remodeling response of bone. Marked increases in activity may lead to greater fatigue damage than the body can […]
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

Retrocalcaneal bursitis is caused by the inflammation or swelling of the retrocalcaneal bursa, which is located between the anterior aspect of the Achilles tendon and the calcaneous bone (heel). Like the Achilles bursa, the retrocalcaneal bursa is located superior to the insertion of the Achilles tendon. A burse is a fluid filled sac that decreases […]
Physical Therapy for Golf

Whether you are an professional golfer or someone who puts on your spikes only a couple of times a year, optimal fitness can improve your performance and prevent golf-related injury. If your body is not running smoothly when the season starts, you will not hit the ball properly which often leads to further injury, poor […]
Smartphones Can Be a Pain In The Neck

Is My Smartphone Causing My Neck Pain? Within the last few years, more and more patients are arriving at SOS Physio Therapy with complaints of neck pain. These patients with complaints of neck pain are also becoming younger and younger. Typically, neck pain is seen with an increase in age which makes us wonder; why […]
Broken arm

What is a broken arm? A broken bone is a fracture of the arm which involves one or more of the three bones of the arm that have been cracked. The arm consists of 3 major bones — the ulna, radius and humerus. If one has broken an arm, he/she should seek prompt medical attention. […]
Acute Tennis Elbow

Acute Tennis Elbow is an injury to the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. The site of injury is typically the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outside of the elbow where these muscles attach. Tennis Elbow symptoms that have lasted more than 6 weeks are considered to be sub-acute and beyond three […]
Pelvic pain in pregnancy

Pregnancy is a new and amazing experience. But how do you know the additional body pains you are feeling are normal or if they are more than the usual aches and pains? Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy occurs in about 20% of women and can happen at any stage of pregnancy. It might involve […]
Muscular Dystrophy

What is Muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of over 30 disorders that lead to muscle weakness and consequent loss of strength. As the condition progresses, it becomes difficult to move. In some extreme cases, it may affect breathing and heart function, leading to life-threatening complications. It depends on the type and severity, the […]
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

What is Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)? Medial epicondylitis is commonly known as golfer’s elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis elbow. Golfer’s Elbow is characterized by pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow. Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) occurs when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become […]
How can physical therapy help?

What Methods Do Physical Therapists Use? Practice and teaching of functional developmental and mobility skills Therapeutic exercise for strengthening, joint mobility & endurance, Co-ordination activities Balance activities Support for recreation & leisure Adaptation of daily care routine activities Use of assistive technology Home activity recommendations Flexibility exercises to increase range of motion Who can […]