Do you like to swim? I do too. However, if you’re anything like me, you probable never went for a proper swimming lesson. Therefore, the only style that you know is breaststroke, which is the easiest style to learn. However, the breaststroke has a distinct disadvantage of causing hip pain in some swimmers.This is due…
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In the previous article that I wrote, I talked about hip pain that is experienced by swimmers. One of those condition that I mentioned was hip impingement. It is one of the more common hip condition which can affect you in many of your sporting activities. This article will discuss hip impingement in further detail….
Do you have a child who has just recently had a growth spurt and is now complaining of knee pain at the front of the knee? This is a very common problem that a lot of my patient’s kids face. It is especially common in kids who are active in sports. There is a name…
Our muscles are divided into compartments by a protective layer called the fascia. Compartment syndrome is a condition where you feel pain in the muscle compartment due to a build up of pressure. As the fascia is not very flexible, any swelling in the muscles usually causes a build up of pressure in the compartment….
Sports massage is a therapy which is an effective treatment for muscle soreness and sports injuries. However, not all massage therapy can do this. Sports massage is special because it is done with the aim of having a clinical outcome. Athletic sports massage is also commonly used for runners, cyclists, and active individuals who need…
We all own a smartphone. We use it so much that we cannot function without smartphones. In fact, you’re more likely to be reading this on your smartphone than any other device. What are some of the impacts that it has on our health? Neck Pain Forward Head Posture WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat are just 3…
The glutes are a group of muscles more commonly known as the buttocks. They are the muscles responsible for your hip extension, internal rotation, and abduction. Not only are they responsible for you looking good and attractive, they are also important for your overall health and fitness. The glutes are important in to ensure your…
A common problem we see here at Elevate Physiotherapy is people suffering from Achilles pain, around the area of your heel, after intense on feet exercises such as running. This is often due to an injury known as Achilles tendinopathy. What Is Achilles tendinoapthy? Achilles tendinopathy is a general term to describe Achilles pain and…
Shoulder surgery can vary greatly. Your surgeon may be repairing your labrum, reattaching a ligament, repairing a torn tendon, and the list goes on. All these surgeries will have various post-surgical plan and restrictions. One thing that is usually constant is the need to see your physiotherapist to aid in your recovery. So I am…
The heel is the largest bone that you have in your foot and it is the first bone that gets loaded with each step that you take. There are various injuries that can cause heel pain. Each one can hamper your ability to walk. In this article, we are going to discuss what causes them,…
