https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yKARE8DCaQ&t=15s Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, goes over 5 basic tips for dealing with achilles-related pain.  As discussed in the first tip, accurate diagnosis is key, so if you are suffering from pain in this area, it's important that you do get it assessed. In terms of exercise, the appropriate dosage to start achilles loading, as well as the rate of progression, depends on a number of factors, and this is best guided

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam tackles the topic of rotator cuff related shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PFmVHlpL3w&t=5s #InjuryEdition #RotatorCuffPain #ShoulderPain #RotatorCuffTears #ShoulderImpingement #HealthPodcast #InjuryPrevention #PhysicalTherapy #Rehabilitation #WellnessJourney #PodcastEpisode #SportsInjuries #FitnessRecovery #PainManagement #ShoulderHealth #MuscleHealth #FitnessTips #RecoveryJ

Introduction In the realm of rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care, you may have encountered two seemingly distinct titles: physiotherapist and physical therapist. Are they different professions, or is it a matter of regional semantics? Let's unravel the mystery behind these titles and explore why they might differ depending on where you are in the world. The Shared Profession Firstly, it's important to establish that physiotherapists and physical therapists share the same

Introduction Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors and other medical practitioners, and will affect most people at some point in their lives. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and have a large impact on the quality of people’s lives. Physical therapy is one approach that can help alleviate your pain, regain your mobility, and improve your overall well-being. What is Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain? Physical therapy is a pe

We have done several posts recently on ankle sprains. This one discusses the potential for ankle injuries to cause pain in other parts of the body.  Foster, Kaitlyn S., Tina A. Greenlee, John J. Fraser, Jodi L. Young, and Daniel I. Rhon. “The Influence of Therapeutic Exercise after Ankle Sprain on the Incidence of Subsequent Knee, Hip, and Lumbar Spine Injury.” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise  (2022). #AnkleSprains #InjuryDiscussion #PainManagement #BodyPain #Ankl