Knee Pain Physiotherapy Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)    Do you play basketball, volleyball or netball (for the uninitiated, this game is like basketball but largely played by women, without the big-name stars and multi-million dollar salaries)? Do you run track? Are you a high jumper or long jumper? If you do any of these sports, you’ll know the toll it takes on your knees. You can hardly watch a basketball or volleyball game without seeing a player with a bandaged knee or knee brace. In those cases, it’s likely that they have Jumper’s Knee. What is Jumper’s Knee?  ..read more

  Pelvic Pain Physiotherapy    When you hear the words “pelvic floor” what do you think of?  First, let’s take a brief look at the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the common name for a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum. They are like a hammock or a sling that supports the bladder, uterus, prostate and rectum. These group of muscles also wrap around your urethra, rectum, and vagina (in women). Although we usually think about women when we hear the term “pelvic floor”, we should also note that this also includes men. Vi ..read more

  Pelvic Pain Physiotherapy    When you hear the words “pelvic floor” what do you think of?  First, let’s take a brief look at the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the common name for a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum. They are like a hammock or a sling that supports the bladder, uterus, prostate and rectum. These group of muscles also wrap around your urethra, rectum, and vagina (in women). Although we usually think about women when we hear the term “pelvic floor”, we should also note that this also includes men. Vi ..read more

  Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes, Exercises, and Physiotherapy    We often use our shoulders as part of our physical expression during communication, much like how we raise our eyebrows or frown with our foreheads. However, sometimes shrugging our shoulders to indicate we “don’t know” or “don’t care” can be painful because the left and right shoulder blades are heavily involved in that motion. Although commonly observed, shoulder blade pain can be quite uncomfortable. Therefore, because “information is power”, the knowledge we are going to give you will be helpful to help deal wit ..read more

Thousands of people are suffering from injury-related pain and are hesitant to go into physical therapy sessions in person. Patients are looking for new alternative solutions to combat their pain, and reduce their exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Phyxable is a unique virtual rehabilitation solution that patients can engage in, while maintaining their treatment plans without exposure to any health risk. Justin Ford, CEO of Javelin Sports Individuals like CEO Justin Ford from Javelin sports has experienced first hand the pains of injury with concern of COVID -19 exposure. Justin is an active i ..read more

  What is Sciatica? The great Amazon River is the life force of the Amazon rainforest. As it flows down the South American basin, it collects vital nutrients from mountains such as the Andes to supply the tributaries along its path. Think of the sciatic nerve as the great Amazon River. The flow of the river is integral to the functioning of the environment adjacent to the river. The vast flora and fauna will ultimately perish if there is a shortage of water in the system. This is very similar to how the sciatic nerve fun ..read more

  Preventing Lower Back Pain At Work, The Right Way  Have you ever had lower back pain? Were you still able to go to work? Maybe you know someone at work who’s having problems right now? Lower back pain is a huge problem in the general population, and also in the workplace. According to research, lower back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. How is Back Pain Affecting Us? If you’ve had low back pain, you are one of many. Acc ..read more

  The Core and Lower Back Pain If you have ever been to a gym or an exercise class, you are sure to have heard of the “Core”: “use your core muscles”, “strengthen your core”, and “tighten your core”. But, did anyone ever explain to you exactly what the core is? Some people think that their core is just the stomach muscles (the abs). If you are not quite sure what or where the core is, read on.  By the end of this article you will be an exp ..read more

Lower Back Pain Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment at Home  Do you suffer from lower back pain? If you don’t, you probably know someone who does. Or, worse yet, you know someone who is a martyr to their back pain. Low back pain is a universal human experience – almost everyone will get it at some point (WebMD, A Visual Guide to Low Back Pain). You are not alone; “Almost 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime ..read more

Core Workout Routines for Better Foundation HEALING, SELF-CARE, PHYSICAL FITNESS  Easy Core Exercises for Beginners and Seasoned Professionals Feeling lethargic, clumsy, or just plain demotivated? Or have you been experiencing a dull body ache for a while without as much as moving a muscle? It could be that you are adopting the wrong posture when working or unknowingly subjecting your body to unnecessary strain. Body pain can slow down your mobility and stiffen your muscles. A we ..read more