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Neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome, Brachial Neuritis)
What is Neuralgic amyotrophy? Neuralgic amyotrophy (NA) was first described by Feinberg in 1897. Patients present with sudden-onset pain in the shoulder region, followed by patchy flaccid paralysis of muscles
10 000 steps program
Want to move more but lack the motivation or don’t know where to start and then feel bad that you haven’t started? Know that activity is really important to decrease
Massage for Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis is a small deeper muscle in the glutes (buttocks) that rotates the thigh outward (externally) and when the leg is bent at the hip it helps abduct (move
Cyclops lesion – Post-op ACL
As mentioned previously in our blogs ACL reconstructions have become a contentious issue over the past few years with more evidence confirming that reconstructive surgery is sometimes not your only
Plantar Fasciitis Self Help Guide
Although there are no concrete numbers for the prevalence of plantar fasciitis in the general population we do know it accounts for ~10% of all running based injuries and 10-15%
Overuse injuries in runners
50% of runners will sustain an overuse injury every year (Van Gent et al., 2007). Overuse injuries can be tricky to overcome and highly frustrating, particularly if you have a
3 Common Mistakes Long Distance Runners make (and how to avoid them!)
Are you a long distance runner or do you aspire to be? These are some common training mistakes you can avoid! 1. Limited time to achieve goal More often than
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
This article discusses the signs and symptoms of adhesive capsulitis (or frozen shoulder) including stiffness, pain and weakness. We discuss management, both conservative and surgical and self managment tips.
Tissue Healing Time Frames
If you’ve had an injury you’re probably wondering how long it will take for your body to get better. Here is a rough timeframe to expect: Tissue type vs Range