Are You in Pain

Originally posted on April 30, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/are-you-in-pain/ Pain can be a warning sign that something is wrong; for example, when you sprain your ankle, or when your back hurts after shoveling snow. MSK, or musculoskeletal pain includes neck,...

To ice or not to ice…

Originally posted on June 13, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/to-ice-or-not-to-ice/ Things are changing with respect to the use of cryotherapy in acute injuries, and the way we use ice in physiotherapy practice. There has been some very good research done over the...

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Originally posted on May 23, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/repetitive-strain-injury-rsi-2/   A major occupational hazard   Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a blanket term used to describe more than 20 disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including...

Osteoporosis

Originally posted on May 27, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/osteoporosis-article/   Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss of bone mass and weakening of the bones, increasing the risk of fractures, such as a broken hip, crushed vertebra (spine), or...

Osteoarthritis

Originally posted on April 30, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/osteoarthritis/   Joints change with time, and as we age we experience aches and pains and a gradual loss of mobility. However, osteoarthritis, one of 150 different forms of arthritis, is not simply a...