How to Treat Scoliosis
Scoliosis is defined as a deviation of the normal vertical line of the spine. It is considered a 3-dimensional condition as it consists of a lateral curvature along with rotation of the vertebrae. When diagnosed as scoliosis the curvature of the spine is at 10 degrees. Approximately 80% of cases are idiopathic, the other 20% […]
Do You Need to Take Supplements?
When you are walking down the chemist or supermarket aisles you may notice the hundreds of different supplements available. You can be forgiven for thinking you NEED supplements, but do you really? So let’s break it down Taking Supplements is a good idea for someone who has A deficiency (e.g. iron deficient) Additional needs (e.g. […]
All About Arthritis – Your Ultimate Guide
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a formal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. It is not a singular disease Occurs primarily in load-bearing areas Occurs primarily in articular cartilage (diarthrodial joints) Occurs more in women than men – 9.7% women, 5.9% men (1.6million) Arthritis can be broken into 4 categories 4 Categories: […]
When to Run When You Have Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?
“Criteria for Return to Running after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Scoping Review”, reviewed by Mick Hughes (@mickhughes.physio) Background/Objective: There is a lack of high-quality information regarding when ACLR (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction) patients can return to running (RTR) The primary purpose was to find out what criteria are used in the clinical decision making […]
Benefits of Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique of inactivating trigger points through the insertion of a needle into a tight band of muscle until a twitch response occurs. Trigger points are a common symptom of myofascial pain and are defined as a point within a taut/tight band of muscle that is tender/sore to touch. A trigger point […]
