Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis

Having been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, many people have asked, what is the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects about 0.5% of the population and is an autoimmune disorder causing chronic inflammation. The body...
Muscle Tears – Risk Factors

Muscle Tears – Risk Factors

  (By Carin Penberthy, Physiotherapist) Some common factors associated with muscle tears are: Dehydration It’s important to keep hydrated with fluids and electrolytes before, during and after sports activity to prevent muscle cramping and muscle tears....
Breathing Patterns

Breathing Patterns

Not many of us think about the way we breathe. It’s an automatic function that is vital for life and affects every system of our body. If our breathing patterns are abnormal, it can cause pain, poor movement, disrupt sleep, increase anxiety and depression, aggravate...
Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome

What is patella femoral pain syndrome? Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is pain around or behind the patella that is aggravated by activities loading the knee joint… sounds complicated right? Let’s take a step back and have a look at the anatomy of the knee joint....