by Alex Sutton | Dec 7, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
Stress can manifest in many ways and an all too common one is clenching our jaw. However, this can quickly cause tension headaches, tightness in the neck, shoulders, & hips, as well as grinding of the teeth and discomfort in the ears and face. In addition to pain,...
by Alex Sutton | Nov 9, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
Can you guess what the 2 most common rotator cuff injuries are? ⤵ 1⃣ Impingements 2⃣ Tears ➡Impingement occurs when the soft tissues of the rotator cuff become swollen and inflamed. They can be caused by traumas such as falling or by repetitive use, which can cause...
by Alex Sutton | Nov 2, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
With proper walking and running technique, you can AVOID INJURY and IMPROVE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE. Here are a few things to consider: 1⃣ The right degree of flexion in your knees and elbows is important to reduce strain on your joints. 2⃣ Posture is important. In fact,...
by Alex Sutton | Oct 7, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
What do all 3 of these areas (ankle & calf, hip, thoracic spine) have in common? When these areas get really tight and restricted, there’s something known as patho-biomechanics that occurs. Patho-biomechanics (“Patho-” as in pathology, the study...
by Alex Sutton | Oct 5, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Acute inflammation is the body’s response to an injury and can be broken down into 2 subphases: Early (Acute) and Late (Sub-Acute). Generally speaking, the Acute Phase lasts about 2-5 days while an inflammatory response that lasts for up to 2 weeks is...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 30, 2020 | injury prevention tips, Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Avoid overcompensation of muscles such as the hamstrings and quads by activating and strengthening the gluteal muscles. When these muscles aren’t firing, the surrounding muscles and joints (hip, knee, and ankle) bear too much of the force which could then lead...
