Although the progress of science and technology has brought many benefits and enabled a longer and better life, it also did us a disservice. The sad reality is that, although we live better, we are more inert, obese, and in poorer health today than a few decades ago. Physiotherapy is a medical practice that helps people deal with these problems. It consists of targeted … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is Beneficial
Physiotherapy is advantageous for individuals of any age that are not able to move normally because of illness or any other health conditions. A physical therapy program that is customized will help an individual return to their original level of functioning, and promote activities and lifestyle modifications that will help prevent injury and improve health and well-being. … [Read more...]
Can You Exercise With Spondylolisthesis?
Exercise is an important activity that can help to extend your lifespan and quality of life. However, not everyone is able to exercise on a daily basis. Time commitments are usually quoted. But, what about if you have a medical condition, such as Spondylolisthesis? Should you be exercising and can you? What Is Spondylolisthesis? This is a condition that affects your spine. … [Read more...]
Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the name given to the condition that results from inflammation of foot. It is caused by damage or inflammation to the ligament in the foot known as plantar fascia. This ligament is made up of fibrous tissue and is responsible for absorbing the impact of running, jumping, standing and walking. Any kind of strain to this ligament results in this … [Read more...]
Physical Therapy vs. Opioids
The First Line of Defense Takes a Back Seat to Painkillers for LBP While low back pain (LBP) continues to be the leading cause of disability across the globe, its treatment modalities have recently seen a significant change regarding their prescribed order. Unfortunately, this is not a change for the better. According to a study recently published in Spine, physical … [Read more...]
Alleviating Shoulder & Neck Pain: The Best Methods Of Treatment
Our shoulders are one of the most versatile parts of our bodies and have a wide range of movement abilities. That is until we suffer a shoulder injury or strain, which can not only impact the mobility of our shoulder joint but can also cause us great pain. This can lead to all sorts of problems in our daily lives, making it difficult to do the things that we always have. From … [Read more...]