by Deborah Hunter | Oct 18, 2022 | Injury & Pain Management
Move into higher gear with your new knee For patients with severe arthritis of the knees, a total knee replacement (anthroplasty) surgical procedure helps reduce chronic pain and improve the quality of life. Once surgery has been completed, rehabilitation aimed at...
by Deborah Hunter | Aug 21, 2022 | Get Strong & Fit
Preparing for your total knee replacement So, you are taking the plunge, and scheduled a total knee replacement (also known as a total knee arthroplasty)! Evidence shows that preoperative therapy for patients undergoing total knee replacement has a positive impact on...
by Deborah Hunter | Jun 28, 2022 | Injury & Pain Management
What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe discomfort around the knee joint. Discomfort typically occurs between the kneecap (patella) and thigh bone (femur). Nicknamed ‘Runner’s Knee’, PFPS is...
by Sandra Hunter | Aug 24, 2020 | Get Strong & Fit
Gear up your life Cycling activity (indoor and outdoor) has increased markedly over the last 6 months in Europe, Australia and the USA. As offices, businesses, and schools closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19, many people experienced greater...
by Deborah Hunter | Dec 15, 2019 | Get Strong & Fit
So, you are walking further to improve your endurance and loading on the muscles and tendons, and you have started improving your upper limb strength. Now we need to discuss lower limb strength and why it is so important. Strength plays a critical part in protecting...
