Spine OA: How Exercise Can Help Manage Symptoms
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 good news for those who want to continue to enjoy being active. In this blog we will discuss what spine OA is, what causes it, the symptoms, and how exercise guided by a registered physiotherapist can help manage this condition. Table of Contents What is spine OA? Causes of spine [...]
Overcoming Post-Covid Apathy
While the height of the pandemic is behind us, many of the long-term effects have continued to persist in our day to day lives. For many individuals, years of isolation, uncertainty, and anxiety have led to a state of apathy. Understanding and addressing post-COVID apathy is crucial for promoting mental health and rebuilding a thriving society. In this blog, we will discuss the symptoms of apathy, why it occurs, the importance of community engagement and ways to overcome post-Covid apathy. Table of Contents What is post-Covid apathy? Symptoms of apathy Why apathy occurs The importance of community engagement Talk [...]
Male Pelvic Floor Therapy
While we often assume only women require pelvic floor physiotherapy, it is important to remember that men have pelvic floors too. Therefore, men can also benefit from male pelvic floor therapy. Pelvic floor dysfunction in men can show up as changes in bowel and bladder function, sexual health, or even pelvic pain. Many of these are related to underlying muscle dysfunction and can be treated by a pelvic floor physiotherapist. In this article, we will discuss what roles the pelvic floor anatomy plays, common pelvic floor conditions in men, the causes of pelvic floor dysfunction and the role of [...]
Treadmill Training to Improve Walking After Stroke
It is estimated that half of all individuals who suffer a stroke are unable to walk immediately afterwards.[i] Stroke survivors often face challenges in regaining their mobility and independence, with impaired strength, sensation and balance often being a common consequence of stroke. In this blog we will discuss how treadmill training is an effective treatment technique for improving walking ability after a stroke and the most effective parameters for gait training on a treadmill for stroke survivors. We also look into the existing research to explore the value of treadmill training and identify the optimal parameters for maximizing its benefits. [...]
Neuropathic Pain Treatment: The Role of Acupuncture
Neuropathic pain treatment approach depends on the underlying cause and the individual’s symptoms and needs. At Propel Physiotherapy, we use physical therapy, including various types of manual therapy, exercise and acupuncture to relieve soreness, stiffness and discomfort that results from neuropathic pain. In this article we will explore the symptoms and causes of neuropathic pain, as well as treatment options, including how acupuncture is used to treat this difficult and complex condition. Table of Contents: What is neuropathic pain? Clinical symptoms of neuropathic pain Causes of neuropathic pain Causes of central neuropathic pain Causes of peripheral neuropathic pain Neuropathic [...]
Propel Physiotherapy’s 2023 Year in Review
For our last blog post of the year, it has become a tradition to do a roundup of the year’s hottest topics and most viewed articles. As 2023 unfolded, we almost doubled our global readership and brought insightful articles and updates to thousands of new and returning readers to our site each month. From massage therapy to neurological injuries, wheelchair techniques to lower limb injuries, sports and activity to pelvic health, and a glimpse into innovative products, our staff writers shared their expertise and experiences in an effort to help people better understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options [...]