Physiotherapy for Liotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) can cause knee pain as it results in the abnormal friction or rubbing at the side of your knee where the band  crosses. When the IT band is rubbed it can cause both inflammation and knee pain. In some cases, you may also feel the pain around the thigh and/or […]

Physiotherapy for De Quervain’s

De Quervain’s is a form of tendinitis which causes tenderness and pain in the wrist on the side of the thumb as well as in the forearm and base of the thumb. The pain typically increases when the thumb is extended and when you grasp something. The affliction is often caused when the tendons become […]

Can Physiotherapy Help With a Crick In My Neck?

One of the most annoying and painful physical ailments is a “crick” in the neck. When you suffer from this common problem it’s typically hard to move your neck from side to side because of the pain and stiffness involved. What causes neck pain? In most cases the problem arises when the joint capsule, which […]

Physiotherapy After ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) Surgery

If a bone is broken (fracture), and moves out of position, you may need to undergo open reduction internal fixation surgery. Physiotherapy after ORIF surgery is important for the injury to heal properly and efficiently. Open Reduction is the surgical realignment of broken bones. Internal fixation refers to the fixation of screws and / or […]

What Is Ultrasound Used For In Physiotherapy

Therapeutic ultrasound has been around since the 1940’s and is just one of many effective and common techniques used in modern-day physiotherapy. This process provides deep-heating effects to different soft-tissue parts of the body such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The process increases blood circulation to these tissues, which in turn helps the body’s healing […]

Physiotherapy for Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy can cause the muscles of the body to progressively weaken over time and this results in reduced mobility. However, those who suffer from this inherited disease can get some relief from physical deterioration by undergoing physiotherapy. Our specialist physiotherapists Fit Physiotherapy fully understand how muscular dystrophy can affect a person’s life as well […]

Physiotherapy For Neck Pain

While calling somebody a pain in the neck is a common phrase, an actual pain in the neck shouldn’t be taken so lightly. Neck pain should be taken seriously since it can interfere with everyday normal tasks while you may also lose some range of motion. In addition, neck pain can sometimes cause discomfort in […]

Is Physiotherapy Effective for Osteoarthritis

One of the most common ways to cure torn knee cartilage over the years has been with surgery. However, experts now agree that physical therapy may be just as effective. Everybody’s knees are basically cushioned with small shock absorbers known as a meniscus. However, a meniscus can sometimes tear or simply wear out over time. […]

Do I Need Custom Orthotics?

Perfect feet are actually hard to find as research has shown that fewer than 10 per cent of people across the world have normal feet. This is often referred to as having neutral feet, which means they don’t require any type of support or special care to handle the person’s body weight. For the other […]

What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is also known by its short form of ESWT and it’s a type of treatment for multiple tendonopathies which are derived from lithotripsy. ESWT is becoming more common in various medical areas including wound applications, cardiology, and urology, mainly for erectile dysfunction and is offered at FIT Physiotherapy of Newmarket. In addition, […]