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 Deborah Hunter | Sep 16, 2020 | Healthy Habits
Levers and joints: what do these have to do with movement? Our bodies are designed to move easily over distances using our legs as long levers. The joints enable flexible movement such as running, jumping, dancing and yoga. The legs house some of the largest muscle...
by Deborah Hunter | Jun 14, 2020 | Injury & Pain Management
Gardening can be a physical activity involving a lot of bending and squatting. In previous posts, we have talked about the issue of repeated bending and the impact of this on the lower back. To avoid problems occurring with the lower back it is recommended you squat...
