The final injury we will discuss in this series is concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that causes a temporary disturbance in the function of the brain, and leads to symptoms such as dizziness/balance issues, headache, nausea, confusion, memory loss, grogginess and even psychological symptoms such as depression, anger, frustration, etc. Those in contact with a concussed individual may note delayed response time, memory loss in inconsistency, a d

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This week we are discussing scientifically-backed and practical sleep tips for improving sleep quality. A lot of these tips may be obvious to most, but we all need a re-up of this information every now and again. Optimising your sleep environment, minimising the impact of stimulants and managing factors such as jetlag and stress are among the more well-known strategies. An often underutilized tool for improving sleep however is through sleep diaries. This allows us to be more

The term literacy is generally used to describe someone’s proficiency within a written language, although there are other types of literacy (i.e. “my parents are completely computer illiterate!”) that one might refer to. Physical Literacy can be defined as the “Confidence, competence, understanding and motivation to be physically active throughout the lifespan”. To successfully navigate life as human beings, we need to be comfortable moving in a number of different environmen

Less commonly seen in winter sports are injuries to the neck. Similar to lower back injuries, acute onset of pain in the neck may follow a long day of unaccustomed activity, an odd or unexpected movement, or even a night’s sleep on a different sleeping surface. As with lower back injuries, provided there are no neural signs such as weakness or numbness in the hands or arms, then these problems can be managed conservatively and should settle in a number of weeks.  High-velocit

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On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses sprained ankles; why they often reoccur and what we can do to optimally manage this injuries Click on the links below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://youtu.be/CbMDwXMIMdY https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-extrasode-the-sprained-ankle #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitat

As with any sports, there is the risk of acute muscle strains with skiing and snowboarding.  Some of the common sights of muscle injury are:  The hamstring: often when a ski becomes stuck and the body is flung forwards, placing excessive stress on the back of the thigh. The quadriceps: often caused by a fall when the knees are bent under and the body bent back, placing the front of the thigh under excessive stretch. The adductors: the two skis move away from each other causin

Idalis is a 46 year-old female university teacher who presented to us a year ago with a 4-year history of persistent lower back pain and neurological symptoms in the legs. The symptoms came on during a period of high stress, initially in the form of isolated back pain, which over the last year before seeing us progressed to a pins and needles sensation in the legs and numbness in the foot, which she reported feeling much worse when wearing more restrictive clothing (yoga tigh

Our last post discussed rotator cuff injuries. Due to the violent nature of skiing and snowboarding related falls, it is also not uncommon for us to see dislocations of the shoulder. A shoulder dislocation is where the head of the humerus (top of the arm bone), moves out of the normal confines of the shoulder joint socket (glenoid). The most common direction of dislocation is anterior (to the front), and the typical mechanism of injury is a combination of outwards rotation wi

On this episode Sam and Oisin discuss return to exercise post-covid. https://youtu.be/eM0Y6_r7iBM #physiotherapy #physio #rehabilitation #physicaltherapy #recovery

https://youtu.be/tze7d45zIBQ Nathan explains how to perform the correct Bulgarian Split Squat in different ways to shift the focus to different muscles. #BulgarianSplitSquat #CorrectForm #LegWorkout #MuscleFocus #LegStrength #FitnessTips #ExerciseVariations #SquatTutorial #StrengthTraining #FitnessGoals #WorkoutRoutine #GymLife #LowerBodyExercises #FitnessMotivation #LegDay #Training #FitnessJourney #ExerciseScience #FitnessCoach #GetFit #HealthyLifestyle #ExpertAdvice #Fitne

Introduction Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondalgia, lateral epicondylopathy, previously lateral epicondylitis and more recently lateral elbow tendinopathy, is a common and often painful condition that affects millions of people each year. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand what tennis elbow is and how physical therapy can play a crucial role in your recovery. Whether you're a tennis enthusiast, a DIY home improvement enthusiast

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We have previously discussed clavicle fractures and injuries to the AC joint. We also commonly see injuries to the rotator occur with skiing and snowboarding.  The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles, the tendons of which intertwine with the capsule of the shoulder and help provide stability to the joint. Because they lie close to the joint they are effective as stabilizing muscles, but are quite small in comparison to other muscles in the region, and as such are vulnerable

In this week’s look at the science, we are discussing the recent rise in research into the cross bracing protocol (CBP) as a means of allowing natural healing of the ACL post-rupture, as opposed to a reliance on reconstructive surgery. In the paper above, we see as many as 90% of the cohort treated with CBP showing some degree of ligament healing. There is obviously some apprehension surrounding this protocol, as there is potential to miss out on the crucial early stages of r

Lower back pain is the most common complaint we deal with in orthopedic practice, and while it isn’t the most common winter sports injury, it is still possible to injure this area on the slopes.  Lower back pain may come on due to overuse, especially at the start of the season, when we are getting used to an unaccustomed activity again. Or symptoms may start following an acute injury, usually a hard or slightly awkward landing, or a rapid change of direction movement that the

We as health professionals often focus on the benefit of exercise as a method of mitigating stress and anxiety. Most of us have been in sports environments and gyms for a large portion of our lives and find the atmosphere comfortable and engaging. However, this isn’t the same for everyone, and we must acknowledge that in those less experienced with exercise environments, the gym itself may be a cause of anxiety. A recent study looked at strategies for addressing this. Mason,

We mentioned in the last post how twisting movements involving ski poles may cause injury to the wrist. Given the positioning of the thumb with these implements, it is also a common area of injury. The most common injury we see in this region is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). So common is this injury that it is colloquially known as “skier’s thumb” (also “gamekeeper’s thumb in hockey). The ligament lies at the articulation between the thumb and the hand, and d