by Alex Sutton | Sep 14, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Here’s some facts about the rectus femoris: One of the 4 quadriceps muscles, located in the middle of the front of the thigh Attaches from the pelvis to the patellar tendon (just below the knee joint) and is responsible for knee extension and hip flexion...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 24, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects the bottom jaw to the skull. The joint is a hinge that makes it possible to eat and speak, but it can be subject to pain and inflammation from multiple sources. It’s a complex system composed of bone, muscle and...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 17, 2020 | Exercises, Physical Therapy
Although a potentially dangerous fall can happen at any age, individuals aged 65 and over are the most susceptible. In individuals over the age of 80, falls are the number one cause of death. The truth is, many falls that happen within the home could have been avoided...
by Alex Sutton | Aug 10, 2020 | Exercises, Physical Therapy
The knee joints support an individual’s entire body weight as we move around doing our daily chores. In fact, they are subject to intense forces when we run, climb stairs, or perform other strenuous motions. If you are one of the millions of individuals...
by Alex Sutton | Jul 27, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your heel for no apparent reason? One of the causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia...
