Spine osteoarthritis is a complex degenerative disease that can cause pain and stiffness and make it more difficult to do the things you love. Despite what the medical community thought for years, it is not caused by wear and tear and also may not cause any pain. This is [...]
Thumb osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes wear down of the joint cartilage at the base of the thumb, resulting in pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Proper diagnosis and understanding of how the disease is progressing is key to determining the right approach to thumb osteoarthritis treatment and [...]
Arthritis is the most significant chronic disease in Canada affecting 1 in every 5 Canadians.[i] The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis commonly leads to joint stiffness, pain and reduced range of motion. At Propel Physiotherapy, our therapists have experience providing customized arthritis physiotherapy programs that help [...]
Understanding arthritis can be difficult due to its many forms, causes and symptoms. With 1 in 5 Canadians suffering from arthritis—and rates on the rise—it is important to address effective treatment and therapies. In this article, we discuss how some of the symptoms of this chronic condition can be [...]
