Physio Post

Description/Introduction: The ligaments of the ankle joint are comprised of the medial (inner) and lateral (outer) compartments. They work together to provide stability to the ankle. The medial ligaments are thicker and stronger than the lateral ligaments because the medial bands form...

Description/ Introduction Upper Crossed Syndrome aka “proximal or shoulder girdle crossed syndrome” involves a delicate imbalance of muscles. It is characterized by tightness in some muscles (the upper trapezius and levator scapula) on the dorsal side crosses paths with tightness...

Description/Introduction The Shoulder is one of only two ball and socket joints of the body, this allows it a greater degree of freedom when it comes to movement, at the cost of stability. A painful shoulder can cause hindrances to...

Description/ Introduction Adhesive Capsulitis aka “Frozen Shoulder” is a condition that is caused by the thickening of the shoulder capsule –a sheath that encases the joint of the shoulder, thus restricting movement. The main symptoms of frozen shoulder are joint...

What happens during an injury? When you get injured, the body’s natural response will be inflammation.  Signs and symptoms of acute inflammation will be swelling, redness, heat and pain.  Mainly caused by the increased blood flow associated with swelling. Thus, initial management...

A heel spur is a bony growth that forms under the heel bone, and it can cause sharp or nagging pain and inflammation in the heel and its surrounding areas. Heel spurs are often caused by overuse, wrong shoes, improper...

Description/Introduction: A heel spur is a bony growth that forms under the heel bone, and it can cause sharp or nagging pain and inflammation in the heel and its surrounding areas. Heel spurs are often caused by overuse, wrong shoes,...

Description/Introduction Bending on your computer or phone? Is your back is slumped right now? Are your shoulders rounded? Is your chin going too far forward? These are common postures to be seen now a days with the world of technology...

Real Time Ultrasound Imagery (RTUS) uses sound waves to provide a visual image of muscle, tissue, and ligaments in our bodies. RTUS is a not a treatment tool but is a diagnostic and learning modality, that allows the physiotherapist and...

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis or cervical spondylarthrosis is a natural age-related wear and tear (degeneration) process of the neck. It can involve the bones, discs, and joints of the neck. With age or with over use in wrong postures ( at an early age too) as the cartilage wears out,...