Exploring the tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis

Exploring the tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis

Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow was first described in 1883 by Major as a condition that was causes lateral elbow pain in tennis players, hence the name tennis elbow. However it has been extended throughout the years to be synonymous with all lateral elbow pain,...
Cryotherapy (using cold to treat injuries)

Cryotherapy (using cold to treat injuries)

While watching almost any sporting event, did you ever notice that the moment an injury occurs – the first thing they reach for is ice? There is no difference between your weekend warrior’s sprained ankle and the sprained ankle of any athlete in organized sports. In...
When Do I Put Ice or Heat on My Injury?

When Do I Put Ice or Heat on My Injury?

This is a very common question we hear in physiotherapy. There is one misconception which exists – ice for 24 to 48 hours and then heat. This is wrong for most situations people find themselves in following an injury. You can almost never go wrong with ice, but you...
Exercise & Osteoporosis

Exercise & Osteoporosis

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation: The number of fractures due to osteoporosis (porous bone) each year will reach more than 3 million by 2025. Osteoporosis is a preventable condition in which the bones become weak and can break from a minor fall or, in...