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The area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity, known as the pleural space, can get filled with either transudate or exudate forms of fluid. Transudate is usually composed of ultra-filtrates of plasma due to an imbalance in vascular hydrostatic and oncotic forces in the chest, while exudate is […]

Squash is an indoor racquet sport, played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. It can be a fast-moving sport that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout.  Although you need a partner to play squash, there are many squash centers and clubs that offer friendly tournaments and games […]

Losing independence is best described as the diminished ability to perform tasks and activities of daily life. Disabling physical illnesses, debilitating injuries and chronic pain can easily contribute to the loss of independence. Losing one’s independence is not only a physical process, but an emotional one as well. As mobility and other factors that facilitate […]

From casual jogging to competitive sports, nearly all athletic endeavors carry a risk of injury. Some injuries are inevitable, depending on the sport such as muscle strains, ligament tears, and possible dislocations. These injuries have sidelined many athletes for games and seasons. The way you handle these injuries will determine how fast you recover and […]

Shingles is an infection of the nerves caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same type of virus that causes chickenpox. The medical term for shingles is herpes zoster. Postherpetic neuralgia is pain that remains where the rash from shingles occurred long after the rash has healed. Consequently, exercise and physical therapy are important parts of […]

Hand tremors are not life-threatening but can be cause for embarrassment and inconvenience in our lives. Hand tremors could happen to anybody but tend to occur in the elderly. The cause of a hand tremor is not always clear. It could be the effect of bad habits such as smoking. It might be a neurological […]

An accident, especially a vehicular mishap can have far reaching consequences. According to a report by Statistics Canada, vehicular accidents account to an average of 2,300 deaths each year. Apart from the fatalities, accidents of any kind can lead to grievous injuries, mental trauma and can have long lasting side-effects. ​ Be it a car accident […]

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Canadians are at risk of stroke and heart problems? If you are afflicted with a stroke, then it can take as much as 3 to 6 months to get back on your feet. Stroke rehabilitation assists you in recovering from this ordeal quicker. What are the causes […]

Whether you are young or old, losing mobility and independence can be a frightening and depressing transition in one’s life. Degenerative diseases, as the name implies, are diseases that progress over time. While it may seem as if those who suffer from them are destined to eventually lose all capability of living a fulfilling and […]

The body’s response to injury is called inflammation. Physical traumas such as sprain, strain, or bruise are most common, whereas injuries can also occur from bacterial or viral infections, heat, or any sort of chemical injury. Trauma causes direct damage to cells in the immediate area of injury, causing bleeding. A stream of events is […]

The brain is a remarkable organ but damage to it can cause unpredictable consequences and each injury is unique to the individual. However, even though brain cells cannot regenerate once destroyed, the brain can reorganize itself to compensate for the damage. When irreparable damage occurs, the brain is capable of creating new neural pathways. This […]

How often do you think about the complexities that might occur in the palms of your hands or souls of your feet? Do you take pain in your palms just as seriously as you would take pain in your chest region? Most would answer these questions with a no, because it’s a classic case of neglect […]

Immobility of the body is defined as a state of motionlessness, or near motionlessness, in which a person experiences a significant decrease in the time they spend up and moving. These prolonged periods of non-motion can have detrimental health effects and can increase the risk of falling which can cause further injury. Physical therapy can […]

Orthostasis means ‘upright posture’ and hypotension means low blood pressure. Thus, orthostatic hypotension – also called postural hypotension, is a condition that occurs when people stand up after long hours of being seated. Patients who suffer from orthostatic hypotension are also commonly seen complaining of dizziness, faintness and lightheadedness.Although orthostatic hypotension is a mild condition […]

The back pain associated with sciatica can be debilitating and cause serious impairment of strength and ability to function. While it is easy to understand what sciatica is, knowing the best path to recovery is entirely dependant on what is causing the pain to begin with. A physical therapist is not only qualified to diagnose […]

Common types of back pain Pain in the back differs from person to person. This is because the area where the pain originates, the intensity it reaches and the symptoms vary from person to person. However, depending on the most common types, back pain has been categorized into three main categories Axial pain Axial pain […]

Most of today’s work environments, especially offices, involve extended periods of sitting. While this may seem like an appealing way to work, sitting for long periods of time can have an adverse effect on your health. All that sitting lowers your body’s metabolism, makes your muscles stiff and causes harm to your posture. Studies have […]

Piriformis Syndrome is pain experienced in the hip, buttock, hamstring and sciatic regions. It is a fairly uncommon neuromuscular disorder. This syndrome happens when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in […]

No matter what your lifestyle is or your daily activities, whether you sit in front of your computer screen for eight hours a day or lift weights for a living, you are susceptible to muscle pain at certain trigger points. The reason you experience pain is due to muscle knots. Muscle knots (myofascial trigger points) […]

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition where your shoulder becomes stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. If you are experiencing a frozen shoulder, all you need to do is some physio stretching exercises. In the following article, you will learn more about physio exercises to help you recover from frozen shoulder. […]