THE SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT OF TENNIS ELBOW

Tennis elbow is tendonitis that causes discomfort in the forearms and elbows. It’s typically caused by repeated activities, such as gripping a racquet between the thumb and the first two fingers.

This repetition can put pressure on the muscles, which places too much stress on the tendons in your arm. Eventually, this constant tugging creates microscopic tears in the tissue. Tennis elbow does not just affect tennis players. Although racquet sports are typical causes, other common contributors include typing, painting, and carpentry. Tennis elbow is relatively prevalent among chefs, butchers, and assembly line employees.

The good news is this type of overuse injury doesn’t have any long-term consequences if treated early!

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COULD ADJUSTMENTS MAKE MY SPINE TOO LOOSE?

Regular chiropractic adjustments loosen the spine but can dispel this fallacy if we concentrate on the aim of the chiropractic adjustment. So let’s start with the procedure of the adjustment to get a better understanding of its aim.

Chiropractors find and repair vertebral subluxation, or misalignment of the spine, which has the following characteristics:

• Misalignment about the joint, either above or below the joint
• Segmental range of motion loss
• Impairment with the surrounding nerve tissue due to neurological interference

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EFFECTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS FOR BACK PAIN

Physiotherapy treatments are a popular option for many people seeking relief from back pain. If you’re one of the many living with chronic lower back pain, physiotherapy may be an option to consider. Learn more about physiotherapy and what it can offer in treating your back pain!

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists focus on the whole body and see how everything is connected, not just your muscles and bones, but your body’s nervous system, circulatory and respiratory systems as well.

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12 COMMON CAUSES OF DIZZINESS

Dizziness is a medical condition used to describe a range of symptoms, including vertigo, feeling faint and disorientated, and unsteady. Dizziness is one of the more common reasons people visit physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths in Brampton. 

While occasional dizziness is nothing to be alarmed about, frequent dizziness should be taken more seriously as it has significant impacts on your life, like being able to drive a vehicle. Treatments of dizziness do depend on the underlying causes and symptoms

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Top Exercises for Osteoarthritis

Is osteoarthritis somehow related to age? 

Yes, age affects the development of osteoarthritis. Older people are more at risk for osteoarthritis. About 80% of 50-year-olds suffer from osteoarthritis according to Physiotherapy First Brampton. In the generations of 70-year-olds, etc. more than 90% of people suffer from osteoarthritis. However, the first osteoarthritic changes also appear in people around the age of 20. 

                            

Do more women or men suffer from osteoarthritis? 

There is no difference in milder forms of the disease. However, more severe forms of osteoarthritis are more common in women. Are there any risk factors for osteoarthritis? Risk factors do exist, namely: overweight - a special risk of osteoarthritis of the knee joints genetic factors - some polyarticular forms (involving more than 4 joints) of osteoarthritis are hereditary, endocrine or hormonal factors - in postmenopausal women the risk of osteoarthritis increases, hypermobility - in people with general hypermobility, a higher incidence of osteoarthritis has been demonstrated. 

I am a smoker - does smoking affect my osteoarthritis in any way? 

Smoking and increased intake of aggressive free-radicals damage body cells, and especially the cardiovascular system (due to the impaired supply of tissues and body organs with oxygen and nutrients), with an increased risk of cancer. 

What else can cause osteoarthritis? 

Osteoarthritis can also be caused mechanically, due to: 

INJURY 

For example, after surgery or removal of the meniscus, there are changes in the mechanical movement and load of the knee joint, and excessive load on the joints in other parts of the locomotor system. Injury alone is not the original cause of osteoarthritis, however, in connection with the injury, the symptoms of osteoarthritis can occur in people prone to developing osteoarthritis. 

ATYPICAL / DEFECTIVE JOINT SHAPE 

Again, there is an overload of the joints, which can lead to the earlier development of osteoarthritis. 

THE INFLUENCE OF OCCUPATIONS, SPORTS 

Premature osteoarthritis can be caused especially by repeated mechanical shocks and minor joint injuries. For example, miners are more likely to suffer from pain in the knee joints and in the area of ​​the spine, while seamstresses often suffer from pain in the wrists. Workers who work with a pneumatic hammer often suffer from pain in the elbow joints. 

However, why osteoarthritis develops is still unknown. It is a degenerative process, i.e., a process "due to wear and tear" of the body that first affects the articular cartilage. The degenerative process is accompanied by the formation of bone mass, i.e., growths (osteophytes), and inflammatory processes and changes within the joint. The above changes may be caused by: genetic factors immune factors (after injury, some parts of the cartilage may act as a foreign thing from which the body defends itself) mechanical load aging due to some metabolic disorders.

What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis? 

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are: 

STIFFNESS If the joint stays in the same position for a long time - usually no more than 30 minutes. 

THE PAIN 

Pain is the main symptom of osteoarthritis. The pain usually develops slowly, it is often caused by exertion. In the case of knee joints, the pain is caused especially when walking downhill, down the steps. Regarding osteoarthritis, we at Physiotherapy First Brampton usually talk about the so-called starting pain that occurs when changing position. For more information about physiotherapists, do follow us on iBegin, Yalwa, and 2findlocal. 

COMMON KIDS’ INJURIES

 Let’s face it, they’re into everything, all the time, and you will never have enough eyes in your head to keep them out of mischief.

Ankle Sprains

Rolling, twisting or turning an ankle in an awkward way can stretch or tear the ligaments. This can be extremely painful and can cause tenderness, swelling and bruising. Since ligaments are responsible for stabilising the joints, a sprain can also inhibit their range of motion and cause them to be unsteady on their foot. read more here........

What are the Different Types of Physiotherapy

The role of physical therapy in modern medicine is great. By definition, it is a set of medical procedures aimed at restoring the neuromuscular functions of the body after injuries and other medical conditions. What determines its effectiveness and speed of recovery? Do you sit or stand for a long time during the day and as a result feel pain and stiffness in your neck? Maybe you have some difficulty moving? PhysiotherapyFirst Brampton will answer your questions.

These are just some of the symptoms that are an indication that you most likely need physical therapy. Of course, it is necessary to go for a medical examination. After the diagnosis, the physiatrist will prescribe therapy and refer you to a physiotherapist. You can also go to physical therapy directly, but it is recommended that you first be examined by a doctor in one of the physical medicine offices.

What is physical therapy?

To realize its power, we must first get acquainted with the concept of physical therapy. Its application is wide. It is used to eliminate pain and improve mobility. It is used as part of rehabilitation after sports injuries, fractures and similar traumatic conditions. In addition, physical therapy has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body in chronic patients. It affects the acceleration of metabolism and improves circulation. In addition to orthopedic injuries and rheumatic diseases, it is also used in neurological and cardiovascular diseases. It also helps speed up recovery after childbirth. There are several types of physical therapy. The most famous among them is kinesitherapy which uses the energy of movement to strengthen the muscles of the target region. Exercises are done under the constant supervision of a physiotherapist. When the patient masters them, they can work independently, at home. In kinesitherapy, sports aids such as straps, balls, weights, etc. can be used, but for many exercises, only a mat in the form of a mat is enough. In addition to this type of physical therapy, there are also those that rely on modern technology and modern devices. These include: electrotherapy, laser therapy, magnetotherapy and thermotherapy (heat treatment) and sonotherapy (ultrasound therapy). Apart from them, there is also cryotherapy (ice therapy) and mechanotherapy (massage of the diseased part of the body). The choice of the type of physical therapy depends on the recommendations of the physiatrist.

What does the effectiveness of physical therapy and successful healing depend on?

First of all, the patient should be set realistic expectations. Some conditions can be completely cured with the help of physical therapy. The body will eventually return to its previous, healthy state. However, in some cases, only partial recovery is possible. This is where a positive attitude comes into play and the belief that rehabilitation will give the desired results. The patient should give his therapist full confidence in order for the therapy to be successful. In addition, persistence is a key factor. It takes time for the body to recover after an injury or sudden conditions such as a stroke.

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