Newmarket Physio: Physical Therapy Better Than Surgery for Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common condition that can be experienced by just about anyone. Every day you use your knees, the joints take a knocking. And the damage gets even worse when you have arthritis.  Knee arthritis is the number one cause of disability and chronic pain among adults 65 and older. The damage caused by arthritis to the knee is often repaired surgically, but with so many people suffering from knee osteoarthritis, the best course of treatment isn’t always cut-and-dry.

Surgery not cost-effective

According to a study conducted Bart Ferket, MD, from the Icahan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, and colleagues, surgery provides ‘minimal quality-of-life benefit for patients with less severe disability at baseline.’

"Improvements in quality of life with total knee replacement were on average smaller than previously shown," Ferket wrote in the study published online March 28 in the BMJ. "Given its limited effectiveness in individuals with less severely affected physical function, performance of total knee replacement in these patients seems to be economically unjustifiable." Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2szMsCj

Physio Grafton: Understanding Fibromyalgia Condition and Its Symptoms

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that causes simultaneous muscle pain and fatigue in multiple parts of the body. Pain can range from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia is listed as a form of arthritis; however, the popular belief is that it is caused by an oversensitive nervous system because of its symptoms.

The problem with fibromyalgia is that it’s a difficult disease to diagnose. It doesn’t appear on blood tests, scans, and X-rays. In its early stages, the symptoms can mimic those of other conditions. Your Grafton physio understands what symptoms to look for and will help you pinpoint the condition based on your physical exam results and medical history. Your physio  will also work with your physician to arrive at a proper diagnosis. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2t9mqCM

Newmarket Physio: Physical Therapy as a Primary Treatment for CTS

If your job requires you to spend a lot of time in front of a computer, one if the biggest health risks that you may face is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A common wrist condition often seen in individuals who work sedentary jobs, CTS can affect the whole arm and cause numbness, stiffness, and pain in the fingers and hand. If you suspect that you have CTS, learn more about the condition with the information below.

Causes of CTS

CTS symptoms begin when pressure on the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel at the base of the palm becomes too high. This results in the compression of the median nerve which can lead to painful symptoms. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2szncMc

Institute of Sports Physio: Understanding Snapping Scapula Syndrome

The scapula or shoulder blade is an impressive anatomical structure. Suspended by only two ligaments, three layers of muscle and bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between muscles, tendons, and bone), are all that support the structure. There isn’t a real joint between scapula and trunk, but movement is possible, and therein lies the scapula’s uniqueness.

Unfortunately, this uniqueness also makes the scapula prone to specific conditions, of which one of the most common is the snapping scapula syndrome, a condition characterized by popping, grinding, grating, or ‘snapping’ of bones and tissue in the shoulder blade when the arm is lifted, moved, or rotated. The snapping can be audible, and at times be painful. If it starts to affect movement and flexibility it will need to be checked by a sports physiotherapist. Read more from this blog:  http://bit.ly/2pJ9Vfm

Low Back Pain: Tips to Help Supplement Treatment from Your Physio

Low back pain affects roughly four out of every five adults in New Zealand. Although low back pain is usually seen as a health problem, it can also be seen as an economic problem since it can prevent individuals from working. Fortunately, there are many ways treatment options for low back pain available. One of the best ways to do this would be to set an appointment with an experienced and respected physio serving Newmarket. Phone 379-5767 now for an appointment with Graeme Hayhow who will make a real difference and heal your injury.

Low back pain can easily be caused by an injury to the back or poor sitting posture. Either way, an experienced physiology practice, such as Institute Of Sport Physiotherapy, can help you rehabilitate your lower back and strengthen muscle groups to help you overcome your pain. Of course, what you do in-between physiotherapy sessions can also help you fight the pain efficiently. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you supplement your low back pain treatment at home.
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