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Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition that affects 25-40 percent of women and 10-15 percent of men, respectively. It is commonly known as spider veins or varicose veins. CVI is a disease of the lower limbs where the valves of the Saphenous vein stop working, which leads to the backward flow and subsequent pooling…
Read MoreEndurance Training and its Anti-Aging Effects
Read below for new research on how endurance training can have an effect your DNA! Telomeres are the protective caps on the strands of chromosomes (DNA). They protect against genome degradation and fusion between two chromosomes. The length of each cap is inversely related to aging and disease. This means that the longer the telomere…
Read MoreRole of Inflammation
The inflammatory response of the human body is implicated in many diseases and disease progression. Despite its design to help eliminate disease. Inflammation is the body’s response to heal damaged cells, fight off infection, eliminate toxins and more. This mechanism is vital to our survival yet it is identified as the key factor in many…
Read MoreImportance of the Rotator Cuff Muscles in Shoulder Function
The rotator cuff muscles (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, and Subscapularis) play an important role in providing shoulder stability. The Gleno-humeral joint (shoulder joint) lacks primary support and is often compared to a golf ball on a tee. Thus, it relies on secondary muscle support for stability. The rotator cuff muscles are collectively known as ‘humeral…
Read MoreTendinitis vs Tendinosis
You may have heard of tendinitis and tendinosis but did you ever stop to think what the difference is? Tendinitis is a temporary inflammation of a tendon (3 months or less) due to micro tearing of the collagen fibers that make up the tendon. The degree of inflammation can vary depending on the amount of…
Read MoreHow Shockwave Therapy Heals Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Shockwave therapy refers to low energy pressure waves that go through a person’s skin to ensure healing and precision. It is commonly used as a non-invasive treatment for ligament and tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, chronic muscle pain, shin splints, and various other conditions for which no other treatment works. As our society is becoming more…
Read MoreWays Physiotherapy Helps With Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders encompass any kind of damage to nerves, joints, ligaments, bones, cartilage, tendons, and muscles. These disorders encompass a wide variety of conditions, making it possible for them to affect adults, children, and athletes. These include rotator cuff tears, ankle sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, ACL ruptures, fibromyalgia and various other conditions that can cause large…
Read MoreBenefits of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses shockwaves to treat patients with different medical conditions such as chronic muscle pain, plantar fasciitis, jumpers knee, stress fractures and more. It involves passing shockwaves or impulses of energy through the skin to the injured area. The shockwaves are delivered to the damaged tissues to promote cell regeneration and accelerate the repair.…
Read MoreDry Needling FAQ
A new way of treating neuropathic pain has developed using acupuncture needles that allows for the nerve impulses to be “rebooted.” This technique is known as dry needling. Dry Needling Vs Acupuncture While dry needling technique was developed using thin needles like the ones used in acupuncture, the two are entirely different practices.…
Read MoreBenefits of Physiotherapy After Surgery
To ensure a full recovery after an operation, many experts recommend physiotherapy. Here are some benefits of physiotherapy after surgery. Undergoing surgery to treat any medical condition or injury takes a massive toll on the body. Many patients feel extremely weak, in pain, immobilized, or depressed for weeks after surgery.
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