Unilateral means “one sided”; an exercise performed on one side of the body, or with one limb. Bilateral means “both sides”; an exercise performed with both sides of the body or with both limbs. For example, a piston would be considered a unilateral exercise, where a squat would be considered a bilateral exercise. Unilateral exercises […]
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is squeezed where it passes through the wrist. This often happens because the tendons in the wrist have become swollen and they press on the nerve. The median nerve controls some of the muscles that move the thumb […]
Knee pain is one of the most prevalent joint problems and is a common injury treated by physiotherapists. It can arise in any of the bony structures of the knee joint (femur, patella, tibia, or fibula), or the cartilage (meniscus), ligaments, and tendons of the knee. It is a common symptom that can affect people of all ages. […]
A metatarsal bone fracture is a complete or incomplete break in one of the five metatarsal bones in each foot. These long thin bones are located between the toes and the ankle (between the tarsal bones in the hindfoot and the phalanges in the forefoot). 5 to 6% of all fractures treated in primary care […]
The knee is the most commonly replaced joint in the body. The decision to have knee replacement surgery is one that you should make in consultation with your orthopedic surgeon and your physiotherapist. Usually, total knee replacement surgery is performed when people have: Knee joint damage due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other bone diseases, or fracture that has not […]
What is a piriformis strain? A piriformis strain is a tear in one or more of the muscles fibers that make up the piriformis muscle. Physiotherapy can successfully treat the symptoms of a piriformis strain How does a piriformis strain happen? The piriformis is a deep muscle in the hip area that connects from the sacrum to the femur. […]
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person’s overall trunk alignment and posture. Scoliosis causes the spine to move to the side and turn. This condition can occur at any time during the lifespan, but is more commonly detected during adolescence. Scoliosis affects 2% to 3% of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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