Massage After Heart Surgery

Massage After Heart Surgery

Massage After Heart Surgery Benefits of massage therapy after heart surgery   According to research from Monash University in Australia, massage therapy is helpful for people recovering from heart surgery (Braun et al., 2012). Cardiac surgery, also known as heart...
Cervical Dystonia Physiotherapy

Cervical Dystonia Physiotherapy

Cervical Dystonia Physiotherapy What is cervical dystonia?   What is cervical dystonia? Cervical dystonia (or spasmodic torticollis) is a painful neurological condition that causes involuntary contractions of muscles in the neck. This results in abnormal neck...
Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy

Spinal Stenosis Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help prevent spinal stenosis surgery A study found that physiotherapy is just as effective as surgery in treating spinal stenosis (Delitto et al., 2015) What is spinal stenosis?   Spinal stenosis is a condition that happens when the spinal canal is...
Massage therapy for knee osteoarthritis

Massage therapy for knee osteoarthritis

What is arthritis? Arthritis is a general term used to describe disorders affecting the joints. It includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, as well as others. A joint is an area where bones meet. For example, the knee is a joint. What is osteoarthritis?...
Meniscal tear – surgery vs physiotherapy

Meniscal tear – surgery vs physiotherapy

What is a meniscus ? The meniscus is a piece of cartilage found in the knee. It plays an essential role in knee stability and mobility by acting as a shock absorber. Each knee has two menisci: medial and lateral. Symptoms of a torn meniscus  Symptoms of a torn...
Acupuncture Can Prevent Shoulder Sport Injuries

Acupuncture Can Prevent Shoulder Sport Injuries

Acupuncture Can Prevent Shoulder Sports Injuries The shoulder is a common injury site for young athletes. This is especially true for those in sports involving repetitive overhead motions such as swimming and rugby. Previous studies reveal that up to 91% of swimmers...