Custom-made foot orthotics
If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, flat foot or plantar fasciitis or are recovering from an accident, you may have heard about the benefits of custom-made foot orthotics.What is a custom foot orthotics? This orthotic device is designed to align your foot...
All about thoracic outlet syndrome
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that occurs when the blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first rib (thoracic outlet) are compressed. This can cause pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness...
De Quervain Tenosynovitis
De Quervain Tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb. It is caused by an inflammation in the tendons of the thumb, specifically, the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus. Often, this condition...
Arthritis and exercise
The term arthritis is used to describe conditions characterized by an inflammation in the joints or other areas of the body. Arthritis is most commonly found in weight-bearing joints such as the hip, knee and spine, but can also affect other joints such as the...
Benefits of Physical activity
The World Health Organization defines physical activity as, “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.” In other words, physical activity simply means movement of the body. Examples include walking, stair climbing, gardening or...