What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects two tendons on the thumb-side of the wrist. These tendons are responsible for moving the thumb sideways and backwards and sometimes become trapped as they pass…
What is an “ACL tear” and how does it occur? The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a strong piece of connective tissue which attaches the thigh bone (femur) to your leg bone (tibia). The ACLis referred to as a…
Between adjacent vertebrae sit flexible discs that provide movement and shock absorption in the spine. In the thoracic region these are completely fibrous while the discs in the lower back and neck are filled with a jelly like substance and…
Don’t Let This Be a Chronic Neck Pain Do you spend several hours a day at the computer? If so, it’s important to be aware of the fact that this is one of the leading causes of chronic neck pain.…
A physical therapist is a healthcare professional with extensive training in the musculoskeletal system. The therapist can work closely with athletes to assess muscle imbalance, range of motion and functional requirements of that particular sport. For example, a baseball pitcher may need a shoulder stabilisation program and a basketball player may need a speed and plyometric (explosive strength) training program. The physical therapist can evaluate, identify, and plan a sport-specific injury prevention program.