Frequent use of smart phones may be contributing to pain via common postural related disorders. The constant forward bending of the neck to look down at the ...

Benefits of being in a pool: Buoyancy of water causes an individual to feel lighter and float upwards An individual who is unable to support their body weigh...

To clear up any confusion, the proper term is, indeed, the Rotator Cuff. It is not a rotator “CUP” or a Rotator Cuff or Cup either. So when you ask your he...

When seeing your doctor for a new injury, it is likely that your doctor will send you to get X-rays to clear for any suspected fracture or bone injury. Next,...

A wonderful research article we'd like to share on Dry Needling vs. Cortisone injections for hip pain:

It’s the latest catch phrase. Everything you read about running, being an athlete, preventing low back pain, recovering from injuries, is about using your “...

There are many common injuries that can arise from running - check out the causes, prevention adn treatment plans below Plantar fasciitis Causes: Rapid incre...

There is often much confusion about when to use ice and when to use heat. There are different mechanical effects to each, and different contraindications to...

The purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the body and ease it into a state of more intense exercise. It’s important to warm-up for a few reasons. Firstly, an...

Exercise benefits the body in so many different ways. Exercise has the ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, increase muscle strength, i...

Imagine you have a daily commute to work that is 30 minutes each way. That’s one hour a day, 5 hours per week, 20 hours month, and 240 hours per year! That i...

I have a love / hate relationship with my foam roller. You may have experienced the “hurts so good” feeling that takes your breath away when rolling over tig...

Many people come to physical therapy with back pain that seems to bother them while working at their desks. They often ask, "should I be using a standing or ...