Shockwave is the most advanced non-surgical technology currently available for treating many injuries. Shockwave stimulates the healing process by increasing the blood flow to affected areas, which accelerates healing and often results in quicker relief from pain. It also helps heal chronic inflammation, stimulates collagen, which connects and supports tissue, and also breaks up calcium deposits. Shockwave treatment is an effective therapy for sports injuries, and it is also useful for work related injuries, after car accidents or problems that occur to all of us in our everyday lives. Some common conditions that respond well to this therapy are: Frozen shoulder Shoulder … [Read more...]
How to Execute the Deadlift
Deadlifts are an extremely functional exercise but can lead to problems if done incorrectly. A properly executed deadlift can work your entire body and will help in your daily lifting activities, minimizing the likelihood of injury. This exercise is one of the most challenging exercises to accomplish which is why many are afraid to incorporate it into their workout, or have ended up injuring themselves during the execution. Being able to execute a deadlift with proper technique takes time and may require help from a personal trainer but once you are able to master the deadlift, it can be one of the most effective exercises at the gym. Here are the steps on how to set up and execute a … [Read more...]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Athletes
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common cause of outer knee pain which occurs due to irritation of the Iliotibial band (ITB) as it passes over knee. This overuse injury is commonly seen in athletes who participate in sports with repetitive knee bending such as runners, soccer players, and other endurance athletes. There are many factors that can contribute to developing ITBS, including muscular imbalances and improper movement patterns. Physiotherapy and other movement specialists can help to address these factors to prevent and effectively treat ITBS. What is the IT Band? The ITB is a thick band of tissue which runs down the outer side of the hip and attaches below the outside of the … [Read more...]
Prevention of ACL Injuries with KneeSTRONG
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears have become an EPIDEMIC among female athletes. Research has shown that female athletes are 8x more likely than males to suffer from an ACL injury. Over the past number of years the amount of young athletes sustaining ACL injuries has rapidly increased. Despite the many training programs and abundance of information available, ACL injuries rates are continuing to rise because there is a lack of screening for specific movement patterns and adequate strength. Research has shown that up to 88% of ACL injuries can be prevented by early screening, education, and a sports specific agility program. Programs such as Physiostation and Sports Injury Clinic’s … [Read more...]
Introducing KneeSTRONG
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears have become an EPIDEMIC among young athletes between the ages of 15-20. Research has shown that up to 88% of all ACL injuries are preventable with early screening, education and a sport specific agility program that focuses on proper movement techniques and hip strength. KneeSTRONG targets young athletes participating in sports requiring change of direction movements, such as basketball, volleyball and soccer. More than 70% of all ACL injuries in female athletes are the result of non-contact activities. Movement patterning places them at a higher risk compared to their male counterparts. Physiotherapy Treatment Physiotherapists are known for their … [Read more...]