Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis of the knee and a significant cause of disability. With osteoarthritis the cartilage in the joint breaks down changing the underlying bone and often leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. As a result, knee osteoarthritis can have huge effects on mobility and [...]
The elbow is a small but complex joint that allows us to perform a host of movements with our forearms and hands. Just think about your golf swing, a jump shot, reeling in a fish or even opening a tin can. Injury and disease can lead to persistent elbow pain [...]
Shoulder pain and disability caused by degenerative diseases and injury can lead to the need for shoulder replacement surgery. Most people who undergo shoulder replacements enjoy life with less pain. Shoulder replacement physiotherapy is critical to the success of this type of surgery. This article will help you understand [...]
Therapists often assess and compare patients’ postures to an orthopedic ideal. However, it has been shown that what some physiotherapists (and the vast majority of the public) would consider good posture, may not necessarily be linked to better health outcomes.[i] For example, a person who is a manual wheelchair [...]
