What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and sensitive. It is usually caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm that attach to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the external region of the […]
How To Choose the Right Compression Stockings
With so many different types and brands of compression stockings available on the market today, how can you know which one is right for you? Stop wasting money and read this guide where we’ve put together tips for choosing the right compression socks for your needs. Compression Level The first step is to choose your […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common degenerative brain disorder after Alzheimer’s Disease. The disease is related to the loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine, which potentially means a loss of balance, control of body movements, altered decision making, and mood swings. You could […]
Cupping Therapy Benefits
Cupping Therapy is a technique in which small glass cups or bamboo jars are used as suction devices and placed on the patient’s skin to help disperse and break up stagnation and congestion by drawing congested energy and blood to the surface. There are two types of cupping, dry and wet, and the therapist will […]
Frozen Shoulder Helped With Physiotherapy
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that develops over time and often starts with pain in the shoulder joint during basic movement; it is also diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis. Many people do not realize they have this condition because a stiff shoulder that feels tight and immobile can be mistaken as the […]
How Can Electrotherapy Help Stroke Patients?
Electrical stimulation therapy—otherwise known as electrotherapy—involves attaching electrodes to the skin over a muscle. Once activated, it sends an electrical current through the muscle, causing it to contract repeatedly. This simulates using the muscle over and over to help re-educate the brain by building new neural pathways. This takes advantage of a principle called neuroplasticity: […]