Causes:
Tendonitis results from overuse and repetitive movements related to work or sport. This is most commonly observed in the shoulder, elbow and wrist in the Dental Hygienist population.
Symptoms:
Swelling in the shoulder, elbow, wrist or thumb
Pain – may be sharp or dull ache
Weakness in the upper limb especially grip strength
Treatment:
Rest / Ice / bracing
Anti-inflammatories
Physiotherapy which would include: pain control, treatment for swelling, stretching and strengthening program, brace prescription. Read more +
Badminton Canada Nominates Coaching Staff for Rio Olympics
Ottawa ON – Badminton Canada today announced the staff it intends to nominate for the Rio Olympic Games Canadian Badminton Team. With a slightly more than three months before the end Rio Olympic qualifying period, Canada is in a position to potentially qualify up seven athletes for the Games. Read more +
Best Practice: Highlights from Dr. Richard Kendall’s recent article for UBC Continuing Education Professional Development
Is arthroscopy effective in the treatment of arthritis or degenerative meniscal tears of the knee?
Data analysis suggests no additional benefits from surgical intervention compared to physical therapy. Treatment for the symptomatic knee may include: Activity modification, medication, weight loss and Active Physiotherapy. Read more +
This article was prepared exclusively for the PCSL by physiotherapist Marc R. Rizzardo. It belongs to a series of articles about common health and injury problems encountered by soccer players.
A very common injury that soccer players get, usually early on in the preseason, is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a bundle of muscles that run under the foot. Read more +
This article was prepared exclusively for the PCSL by physiotherapist Marc R. Rizzardo. It belongs to a series of articles about common health and injury problems encountered by soccer players.
The lower leg is comprised of three distinct compartments, each having muscles, nerves, arteries and veins in them. When one compartment gets injured via overuse or acute trauma to the area, the swelling in the area does not dissipate into the other two compartments. Read more +
Imagine if it hurt every time you used your hands, drinking coffee, getting dressed, or driving. Working on a computer would be impossible. That’s what it’s like to have Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS) – and this condition is increasingly common in our society.
The term ‘carpal’ refers to the wrist; the carpal tunnel, as you might expect, is a ‘tunnel’ created by the wrist (carpal ) bones and a broad firm ligament called the carpal ligament. Read more +
Just 4 months after hip surgery, Pierre was able to achieve his goal of getting back on a sailboard. He continues to work with MOSPC’s Coral Koke to improve his core strength and hopes to be skiing later this month. Way to go Pierre!!! Read more +