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Ultrasound is often used in conjunction with soft tissue massage, stretching and passive mobilisation techniques as the deep heat from the ultrasound effectively warms up muscles so they are more relaxed and better results can then be achieved with manual therapy. Ultrasound waves penetrate deeply into the tissue…

When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief. If painkillers are handy, you probably pop a couple of them. If not, you ask for some ice – or was that heat instead?

To sort out this confusion, let’s see what they really do…

The most common yoga injuries occur as a result of repetitive strain on the wrists, shoulders, neck, knee, spine, hamstrings and the sacroiliac joint (which links the spinal column and the pelvis). The danger with yoga is that symptoms do not come on overnight and when they do appear, it is by then a chronic injury which is more resistant to treatment. Also, beginners may try too hard and put a lot of strain on their joints. Pain, tenderness and difficulty with movements should alert you

The pain and discomfort of arthritis can turn off even the most determined person from exercise. However, if you know the benefits of exercising with arthritis, you may be more willing to give it a try. But a word of caution: Don’t overdo, and if possible, perform exercises under the supervision of a health professional such as a physiotherapist. In the long run, exercise can prove to be a natural pain management tool, with the benefits far outweighing the discomfort…

We spend a lot of time sleeping, so it’s natural to pay close attention to our mattress. Naturally, our head, neck, and spine health depend on it. However, don’t overlook the innocent looking pillow!

Many of us assume that any type of head support works, but the reality is that the wrong pillow choice can cause neck stiffness, back pain and recurring headaches…

Common sense and (increasingly) scientific studies tell us that overweight and obese people have the greatest risk of back problems and the worst recovery rate. A patient’s fear of movement and a lack of exercise are major factors that prevent genuine recovery. In effect, we have a vicious cycle of back issues and inactivity which usually leads to more severe and chronic…

Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause. This type of pain may be persistent and disabling and may or may not respond readily to over the counter drugs. Not having a plausible explanation for your condition can cause some anxiety. However, physiotherapy may provide relief.

Therapeutic exercise is a form of bodily movement aimed at correcting a physical impairment, restoring normal function and promoting a state of well being. It has to be tailored to meet the specific goals, capabilities and precautions relative to the client. Physiotherapists use therapeutic exercise to improve range of motion, flexibility, strength and endurance and cardiovascular health. Therapeutic exercise has been found to be helpful in cases of arthritis, low back pain, stroke, knee and shoulder injuries…

If you are recovering from surgery or prolonged illness, from muscle strain, ligament sprain or another type of soft tissue injury, if you have suffered a fractured bone, if you have just had a baby or if you suffer from osteoporosis, you may need to do strengthening exercises as part of your rehabilitation…

Today, Pilates exercises have been simplified and broken into stages and have become a major tool used by physiotherapists to treat shoulder, spine and hip injuries as well as whiplash, spina bifida, stroke and even post surgical patients, especially after spinal procedures…