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Inadequate sleep is rapidly becoming a common problem in the modern society. It is affecting individuals of all age groups. The major causes of lack of sleep are stress and social activities. These include work pressure, family obligations, uneven working hours and in some cases, excessive travel. If not taken care of, sleep deprivation weakens […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a frustrating condition for patients as it severely hampers motor skills. Patients are forced to move slowly and the “automated” involuntary responses seem to go awry – missing the mark every time. Parkinson’s patients can easily go from struggling with moving around their homes to taking charge of activities like […]

A sharp pain in the back which occurs while lifting a heavy object or over stretching is a clear symptom of a strained back muscle. A muscle strain is an injury caused due to partial or complete tear of a muscle or its tendon by over exertion or stretching beyond its normal range. The muscle […]

Hip pain has become, sort of, a common health issue not only amongst the older generation, but also the relatively younger lot. There are various causes of hip pain such as osteoarthritis of the hip joint, sciatica nerve impingement, poor posture, obesity, stress fractures and bursitis in the buttocks, groin region or side of the […]

The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that originate from the spinal cord in the neck and travel down the arm. These nerves are responsible for controlling the muscles of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, as well as provide feeling in the arm. Some brachial plexus injuries are minor and will completely recover […]

This may come as a surprise to you, but even activities like gardening or sewing can make you develop some kind of pain, if the activity is not carried out properly. Sure the severity of the pain cannot be compared to that of an injury incurred due to sports of athletics, but still, nobody would […]

Gout occurs as a result of excessive uric acid in the body. It’s a disease and its overload in the body leads to formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in various tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crystals form in the joints, it causes recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis). Gout […]

While watching your favorite sports game, you surely may have seen some of the athletes wearing colorful web-like tapings on their shoulders, knees or legs. These flashy new tapes are called Kinesio Tapes and are generally referred to as “elastic therapeutic tape” or “kinesiology tape”. While these tapes are not available at your local drug […]

A car accident can result in a minor injury. Such minor car accident injuries are generally tricky because the symptoms of the injuries only start to appear later on, in some cases after a few days have passed. Here are the 3 essential steps to recovery from a motor-vehicular injury. Undergoing a Comprehensive Medical Evaluation […]

When you are actively involved in a sport, injury is inevitable. I am sure that there is not a single athlete who has not suffered from any type of injury in the entirety of their career. Since injuries are inevitable, the focus of every athlete should be on reducing the recovery time by choosing the […]

Long works hours of sitting at the work station has made a large number of office goers into work potatoes. It is common scenario for individuals even in their early twenties to compliant about back, neck, shoulder or wrist issues, all of which stem from workspace injuries. These injuries can be easily avoided if you […]

A stroke is an attack that can happen to anyone and at any time, with largely varying intensities. When a stroke occurs, the oxygen supply to the brain is suddenly cut off, and when this happens, the brain cells of the affected area all die at once. The actions that were controlled by that portion […]

Achilles tendonitis is the most dreaded and yet one of the most commonly occurring sports injuries. Sports which involve lunging, jumping and rigorous running are a major cause of Achilles tendonitis (AT). Though a common injury among sportsmen, AT is also frequently seen in individuals indulging in recreational sports activity. AT can be vastly improved […]

Knee stiffness is one of the most undesirable after effects of knee surgery or a related procedure. While the occurrence of stiff knee is not just related to Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, it is commonly observed as the after effect of this procedure. Stiff knee affects a considerable number of patients who undergo TKR, […]

Muscular sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease which affects the functioning of your brain and your spinal cord. It occurs due to the destruction of fatty tissues that cover the nerve fibers in your brain and your spinal cord by your immune system. Symptoms of muscular sclerosis usually occur between the age group of 15-60 […]

Lethbridge is the largest city in southern Alberta and hence, has an abundance of healthcare facilities. However, due to an excess of these choices, it can get confusing for most to choose the right healthcare facility. This is applicable to physical therapy clinics as well. For someone who is new to the city, choosing the […]

Age is just a number. One can feel like a 20-year-old even at the age of 80. But, sometimes our bodies have to bear the brunt of old age. Sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress, routine smoking and drinking, and development of diseases associated with old age tend to take a toll on most senior citizens. This […]

According to the Canadian Federal website, there are nearly 741,000 individuals, over the age of 20, who live with the effects of a stroke. Stroke is a medical condition caused due to a poor flow of blood to the brain. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke in Canada. It results from a sudden […]

Muscle sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease. In simple words, during the course of this disease, the protective coverings of the nerve cells get damaged which affects the normal functioning of the brain and the spinal cord. The symptoms of this disease differ from person to person but a few common ones include – numbness […]

Most people, at times are too embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with family or friends and are reluctant to visit a doctor. Which is why, many people are often diagnosed until the later stages of the condition.   Lewy Body Dementia is a multi-system disease and typically requires a comprehensive treatment approach, meaning a team […]