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Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder occurs when calcium deposits form on the tendons of your shoulder. The tissues around this deposit can become inflamed, causing a great deal of shoulder pain. This condition is fairly common, and mostly affects people over the age of 40. Calcific tendonitis occurs in the tendons of your rotator cuff. The […]

How does Autism Spectrum Disorder affect motor movement?We include movement in our social, emotional and physical lives from an early age. At 4 months, a child will kick their arms and legs when they see something funny or an 18 months old will bring their As the child grows, the length and complexity of movement […]

Mobile Physical TherapyMobile physical therapy allows patients to receive professional physical, occupational or speech therapy and rehabilitation services in their homes, offices long-term or assisted living facilities. HCR Solutions offers this to patients who are unable to get to their clinics or hospitals, however, there is usually no ‘homebound’ criteria that must be met in […]

A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone which might be either completely broken, or partially cracked or bent. Depending on the severity of the fracture, the bone could break through the skin and be exposed, or could be contained within the flesh. Most fractures are also associated with other soft tissue […]

Back pain is a very common problem. The average age for chronic back pain has reduced over the years and it is very common for individuals in their early twenties to complain about lower back pain. Working professionals have to sit in chairs for about 8 hours daily and without correct posture and ergonomics they […]

Footballers are no doubt amongst the fittest sportspersons with the amount of running they do on field. According to a recent report English footballer Wayne Rooney runs an approximate average of 12 kms in every match. Thanks to their rigorous workout routine footballers are able to go through this physical torture in every match. So […]

Athletic therapy in itself today has become so vast that it encompasses various methods and dimensions with it. So much so that it has become a completely independent field of study. Many of the injured athletes these days are advised to try out athletic therapy before going for surgery. ‘Prevention is better than reaction’. This […]

Collision sports, throwing sports and overhead activities which involve overhead and across the body movement of the arm cause injury to ACJ. The ACJ injury which is also known as shoulder separation is one of the most commonly observed shoulder injuries in sports medicine, accounting for 9% of all injuries to the shoulder girdle. The […]

Sharp shooting pains in the inner side of your shin could be a cause of worry. Indulging in recreational sports or running an extra mile on your very first cardio day at the gym can do more damage than good. The pain that you might experience along the inner edge of your shinbone could be […]

Resistance bands are the best equipment for shoulder exercises. Unlike weights, resistance bands offer a varied range of motion for the shoulder joint making it a favourable option. Resistance bands have caused a consistent conversion of weight addicts to strength training and also reduce injuries. A resistance band might look like a simple piece of equipment, […]

Most of us are unaware of the daily wear and tear that our joints go through in performing routine tasks. It gets our attention only when they cause pain or impair movement. Joint well being is a growing concern for the current population which has developed multitudes of unhealthy habits. Joint injuries and ailments are […]

Frozen shoulder (FS) is the more commonly known name for Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) which is the loss of movement or stiffness in the shoulder. Shoulder movements become very restricted as there is a scar like tissue formed in the shoulder joint leaving lesser room for movement. This restricted movement is also painful making functions. Generally, […]

Gait or walking process is a very complex task. The intricate movement sub-processes which are involved in getting you from point A to B are more complicated than you could ever imagine. Gait training has various purposes depending on the patient undergoing gait treatment. For athletes, gait training could be recuperating from a lower body injury […]

Trigger finger is a painful condition even in its initial phase and worse gets worse later on. It impairs your hand’s motor skills and makes it painful to even perform simplest of tasks which involve your affected hand. Curling up and locking-popping of the affected finger can be controlled and contained by a series of […]

What is Spinal Stenosis?Spinal stenosis is when the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and nerves pass through begins to narrow down, thus creating pressure or ‘choking’ the spinal cord and nerves.  This might happen either in the spinal canal in the center of the vertebral column or in the foramens through which nerves […]

What is Kinesio Taping?Kinesio Taping is a therapeutic taping technique which is prominently used in sport and physical therapy. Kinesiology is a part of medicine that not only attributes movement to muscles, but also control of circulation of lymph and blood, body temperatures etc. It attempts to treat muscles in such a way as to […]

It is a common misconception amongst patients suffering from frozen shoulder, arthritis or rotator cuff tear that all of them are the same because of similar signs and symptoms. Yes, they all have shoulder pain and limited range of motion as common ground but the causes are very different. Shoulder stiffness is felt in all […]

NASL  is about to begin and soccer fever has gripped Canadians. The FC Edmonton team has even gotten Albertans kicked about the new season! The explosive matches encourage a lot of people to take to the field themselves for a round of recreational sports. But you should also be aware that as the sport brings […]

If good food is a treat for your taste buds, a good massage is a treat for your body and soul. The soft tissue massages concentrate on your body’s target structures including your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissue such as fascia. Therapeutic masseuses use varying techniques for targeted relief with various types of […]

Pelvic injuries are very critical as they restrict body movement. You might not be able to complete even your daily chores such as bathing and meal preparation because of a pelvic bone. The fracture which is caused because of a severe trauma to the pelvic region mostly occurs due to a fall, physical activity or an […]