Using a manual wheelchair for mobility places considerable stress on the upper limbs, particularly the shoulder joint. The repetitive nature of wheelchair propulsion as well as daily stresses of transferring and weight relieving tasks can lead to wear and tear of the shoulder joint.It is not surprising that nearly 71 [...]
Many common office injuries involve musculoskeletal strains and sprains of the neck, back, hands and feet. With so many more people working from home over the past few years, the instances of people working without a proper workstation have increased dramatically. Compounded by an already low overall activity rate [...]
Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of musculoskeletal injuries. Evidence suggests almost 80 percent of individuals will suffer an ankle sprain at some point in their lifetime.[i] The good news is ankle sprain physiotherapy is an effective treatment in most cases. While many sprains often happen during [...]
A physiotherapy approach to high ankle sprain rehab will involve restoring ankle stability, joint integrity, optimal muscle tension and loading, while also focusing on a safe return to sport or activity. A high ankle sprain injury most commonly occurs during high impact sports. However, it can happen under any conditions [...]
