Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …
Living with ongoing low back pain can be frustrating, especially when it stops you from doing the things you enjoy. The good news is that new research shows that taking care of your overall health (things like diet, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle) can make a real difference. A recent Australian study found that people who …
Knee injuries are common in young athletes, but did you know the effects can last much longer than expected?A recent study followed teenagers with sport-related knee injuries over a 2 year period. They found that even after rehab, the injured leg often stays weaker than the uninjured one, for up to 24 months.The study also …
One of the things all runners want to do is to reduce injuries and reduce time away from running.A recent study compared three programs to reduce lower limb injuries in runners. The three programs were;1. hip and core strength group2. ankle and foot strength group3. static stretching groupResults found that doing 20 to 35 minutes of …
Could Your Back Be Increasing Your Risk of Falling?If you’ve been told you have lumbar spinal stenosis — a common cause of lower back pain in older adults — it’s important you know that your back might be increasing your chances of falling.A recent study looked at people with spinal stenosis and found that those who …
If you spend most of your workday in an office chair, you’ve probably felt that familiar, dull ache in your hips by 3:00 PM. But is sitting actually causing the issue, or is it just making something else worse? As physiotherapists, we hear this question constantly. To answer it, let’s dive into what actually happens …
Aging doesn’t mean losing strength and independence—it means training smarter. As we get older, our muscles naturally weaken, making daily tasks like getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs feel harder. But the good news? Strength training can help slow down and even reverse this decline.Traditional vs. Functional Strength Training: What’s the Difference?When …
If you’ve been dealing with persistent neck pain, you’re not alone. Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, an old injury, or just the daily stresses of life, chronic neck pain can be frustrating and limiting. But what if we told you there’s a way to take control of your pain and build resilience? …
We now offer four class programs tailored to your individual goals. Please read on or call us for details about which class is best for you, your friends and family. Get started with us this February 2025!GLA:D ProgramGLA:D is a 6-week intensive course for Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee.There are 14 sessions, which include 12 …
Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …
