Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis that affects joints and literally means inflammation of a joint. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time; this cartilage provides a cushion and; thus, plays an important role in dissipating load […]
Parkinson’s disease

Overview Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement of the person which includes how they speak and write. Parkinson’s disease symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with ever-so-slight tremor in just one hand. These tremors are common, but the disorder commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement, the muscles of a person […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is essentially compression of the median nerve in the wrist. There is a narrow space in the wrist (Carpal Tunnel) where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm to bones in the hand. The median nerve provides sensation (ability to feel) to your long […]
Fibromyalgia

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is the disorder characterized by widely spread musculoskeletal pain usually accompanied by fatigue, sleep, mood and memory issues. Doctors believe that it boosts painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Symptoms normally begin after a physical trauma, surgery, significant psychological stress or infection. In some cases, symptoms slowly […]
Nerve Entrapment

A nerve entrapment is caused when a peripheral nerve losses mobility, flexibility, or becomes compressed through repetitive activities or trapped by acute injuries, causing swelling. A nerve entrapment can cause neurogenic/neuropathic pain that may be chronic or acute in nature. To properly diagnose a nerve entrapment, it is important to know the neural pathways and areas […]
Physical therapy post Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) An ACL injury is the tearing of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) — one of the four ligaments in the knee that provides stabilization for the knee joint. ACL injuries are common knee injury that most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops, jumping or changes in direction — such as […]
Bursitis

What is Bursitis? Bursitis is the irritation or inflammation of the bursa. A human body consists of 150 bursae. The bursa is a small sac filled with fluid, located between tissues such as bone, tendons, muscle & skin that decrease rubbing, friction, and irritation. Common locations for this disease are in the shoulder, hips, elbow, ankles & […]
Hamstring strain

Is it a hamstring strain or referred pain (from the back or hip) in the back of the thigh? If unsure kindly consult one our experienced physios for an expert clinical assessment. For physical therapy guidelines in examining hamstring strains a more specific estimation of severity might be observed in hamstring strains assessment of severity & grading of hamstring […]
Car accident physical therapy

Reasons to undergo physical therapy after a car accident Car accident physical therapy After a car accident injury, you may experience headaches, pain in the shoulders, neck, back & joints. For treatment you may require physical therapy to properly heal, right from the comfort of your home. Some victim of car accident may feel no […]
CERVICAL SPINAL STENOSIS

We can make a difference in your life! Get relief from- CERVICAL SPINAL STENOSIS Cervical spinal stenosis is a broad term which refers to a range of symptoms which can result from the narrowing of the cervical spinal canal in the neck. This may be due to age, injury, or degeneration. Narrowing of spinal canal […]