By Mr. Javier Waterman, Registered Physiotherapist Hip replacement, also called hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to address hip pain. The surgery replaces parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The hip joint consists of a ball (at the top of the femur, also known as the thigh bone) and a socket (in theRead more
By Mr. Nathan Weithers, Registered Physiotherapist In physiotherapy it is important to understand the various conditions that can affect the spine. From disc herniations to spondylosis, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis, each condition presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. In this article, we will explore the diagnosis, signs, symptoms, and treatment options forRead more
By Miss Akelia Drakes, Massage Therapist What is Massage? Massage therapy is the rubbing, kneading of muscles and joints to alleviate tension and pain. Massage therapy has been around for many decades and while in the past it was deemed as a luxury treatment for wealthy people or for special occasions, it has since becomeRead more
By Miss Kianna Gittens, Registered Physiotherapist Introduction This silent disease has a silent progression that is quickly becoming a global epidemic. The literal translation of osteoporosis is “porous bone.” Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease and is characterised by decreased bone density and quality and increased bone fragility. In this disease, theRead more
By Dr. Carol-Ann Wooding, Registered Physiotherapist Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is an area of Physiotherapy that has recently gained increased momentum and attention that involves the thorough assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor structures by a trained and certified Physiotherapist. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that form aRead more