Carpal Tunnel Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Are you experiencing persistent tingling and numbness into your fingers or radiating into your forearm? These are classic carpal tunnel symptoms. They begin gradually but can become persistent and more painful over time. Although there is no single known cause, there are contributing factors like repetitive use of the hands and family history. The good news is carpal tunnel can be treated using conservative methods like splinting, bracing, medication and physiotherapy, or surgical methods. In this article we will explore more on carpal tunnel symptoms, causes and treatment. Table of Contents What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel symptoms [...]
Ankle Sprain Physiotherapy
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 sports, there are many that can occur with day-to-day activities as well. It can occur from stepping off a curb, slipping on ice or tripping over a rock while walking or running. The ankle joint is important in providing stability and mobility during standing, walking, and running. Proper management of [...]
Vulvodynia Causes, Symptoms and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Treatment
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects and estimated 8-10 percent of individuals worldwide. It is associated with many risk factors, including genetics, inflammation, and stress but vulvodynia causes vary from person to person. Vulvodynia symptoms can have significant consequences on an individual’s qualify of life, including physical health and sexual function. The good new is that it is possible for individuals with vulvodynia to experience relief of their symptoms, and in some cases elimination of pain when the appropriate support and treatment is provided. Pelvic health physiotherapists take a holistic approach to the assessment and treatment of [...]
Mindfulness in the Workplace
Mindfulness in the workplace can be a relatively simple and affordable tool to help positively affect workplace culture and productivity. Mindfulness interventions foster increased attention and awareness to present moment experiences. While many companies promote well being initiatives within the workplace, four out of 10 Canadians believe there is a significant difference between the culture their workplace claims to have compared to their reality.[i] Today’s workplace environments can be a fast-paced and stressful. Increasingly, employees are being asked to do more with less resources available to them. A negative workplace culture can lead to low employee engagement, higher absenteeism, [...]
High Ankle Sprain Rehab
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 where higher forces put the ankle in a vulnerable position that stresses the ligaments, like a jump or a fall. High ankle sprains are complex injuries that can require longer recovery times than other orthopedic injuries. For this reason, it is important to get the correct diagnosis and treatment as [...]
Leg Amputation Rehabilitation
A physiotherapist with experience in leg amputation rehabilitation can work with individuals after surgery to create an individualized treatment plan based on their physical status and rehabilitation goals. Learning to use a wheelchair and walk with prosthesis are part of larger functional goals that are often included in the rehabilitation treatment plan. Each year, several thousand Canadians undergo leg amputation surgery as a result of diabetes, trauma, vascular disease, and for many other reasons. A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals will work with these individuals to manage their physical and mental health, relearn essential skills and adapt to tasks [...]