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There are many conditions that can result in shoulder pain. Some of these conditions include the more traumatic ones like subluxations, fractures, tears in the rotator cuff muscles or the labrum (a structure that forms the socket) through an injury. The more insidious shoulder pain are usually frozen shoulder and impingement syndrome. In this article ...Shoulder Impingement … 
Are you experiencing Shin Splint frequently and desperate to relief the pain so that you can continue your sports? Click on the following link to find out more about an effective taping method for temporary relief.Taping for Shin Splint is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsTaping for Shin Splint is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by …
We wrote about proprioception a while back and how it gives us a sense of where our body parts are, relatively to each other. Besides helping us have the right posture, it is a key element that enables us to move around pain-free and accident free. Without it, we will won't be able to move ...Lightning Fast Reflexes is Not just to Athletes is a post from: Musculoskeletal …
After understanding the mechanism of the tennis elbow, the following video is a demonstration of a great stretch to release the tightness of the elbow extensor muscles.Stretching for Tennis Elbow video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsStretching for Tennis Elbow video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
If you have been in our clinics, you might have noticed us telling our patients stand straighter for us to check their posture. And them retorting back, "But I am standing straight!". And the look the utter disbelief when we show a photo we snapped of them and the accompanying remark, "But it felt like ...The Deadly Lure of Comfort is a post from: Musculoskeletal …
A few months ago in April, we wrote about the risk of VBI when getting your neck cracked, "If you like getting your neck ‘cracked’ ; or thinking about it, you should know about VBI", a group of researchers from the University of Sydney in collaboration with University of Queensland found that that neck manipulation is ...Why get manipulated in the first …
What are some of the facts about exercising with scoliosis brace?If you are wearing a hard brace:Due to the weight and movement restriction, you will have to change the way you do sports or exercises. For example, if you used to run, you probably will have to run for a shorter distance or run at ...Exercise with Brace is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core …
Source: 62 mile clubclick for larger view Surgery as a treatment option brings up a lot of mixed emotions amongst patients. Often it is seen as the last resort. Something that carries with its risks and pain but should definitely work. This ties in with our sense that something complicated and riskier should be better than ...Surgery: The Machine Analogy …
Do you know why you need to stretch your body? Let Gil Hedley tell you more about the importance of stretching to prevent “fuzzing” ; of the fascia.Stretch.. Stretch.. Stretch your Fascia.. is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsStretch.. Stretch.. Stretch your Fascia.. is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
If you have sustained an ACL ( Anterior Cruciate Ligament of the knee) tear and is considering an ACL surgery, you would find it useful to know more about latest research discussion on ACL surgery versus Physical therapy management. Is the Outcome of ACL Surgery really better than Conservative Management? is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer ...Is the Outcome of ACL …
How many types of braces are available for scoliosis?In general, there are 2 main types of braces: hard brace and soft brace.Hard braces are made of thermoplastic. It has been the main brace prescribed over the last a few decades. Common types of hard braces are Boston’s, Charleston’s, and Milwaukie’s etc.Hard BraceSoft Brace Source: …
In the previous entry for Knock Knees, we discuss about the different types of knock knees and the contributing factors of it. Now, we will talk about the problems of this condition and wa …
Knock knees is a phenomenon where it appears as though your knees are at an inwards angle in relation to your feet. Most kids under the age of 6 appear to have knock knees, but grow out of … 
Almost everybody experiences corkies or bruises during his lifetime. Some people are more prone to develop corkies than others. In many cases you don't have to worry about a corkie but it is important to know at which stage you should see a doctor.What are Corkies?Corkies are also known as bruise or contusion. They are ...I have corkie (bruise)? What should I do? is a …
In this post, we will take a look at what are the structures in our shoulder.Shoulder Anatomy Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsShoulder Anatomy Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
Must I have surgery if I have scoliosis?No. Surgery is usually only indicated when the curve is bigger than 50 degrees, or is severely affecting one’s everyday activities or his / her quality of life. Majority of scoliosis cases do not require surgery. Surgery will only be considered when the curve continues to worsen in ...What can be done for Scoliosis? is a post …
Want to know what muscles are working during walking? Click on the following video to find out more.Muscle Activation During Gait Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core ConceptsMuscle Activation During Gait Video is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review by Core Concepts
Do you have heel pain? And think it is Plantar Fasciitis? Maybe not, it might be another type of heel pain called the Heel Fat Pad Syndrome.What´s the difference between the Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Fat Pad Syndrome? Source: Foot pain -solutionsclick for larger view Source: AAFclick for larger view As shown in … 
Mathias PuhrEducationMasters degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from the University of South AustraliaBachelor of Health (physiotherapy) from the Hogeschool van AmsterdamGerman diploma for physiotherapyCareer HighlightsAssociate Principal Physiotherapist at Core Concepts GroupPhysiotherapist at German Private Practices since 1999, treating patients with … 
We often hear people say that if one has scoliosis, they can’t participate in exercises, is that true?The answer is no. One can usually participate in any type of exercises with scoliosis. Note we are only talking about participation here, not being GOOD at it. Due to the posture and muscle changes in scoliosis, some ...Exercise and Scoliosis is a post from: … 
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