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Is This Serious? Why Do My Feet Ache?

pt Health — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:48:00 +0000

From going for a jog to walking up the stairs to playing with the kids, our feet are an essential part of our daily routine. That’s why foot pain can be so disruptive and debilitating. You may be wondering, is it normal for my feet to ache like this all the time? This blog post focuses on one of the ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Knees Crack?

pt Health — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:55:50 +0000

We’ve all heard the loud pop or cracks that can come with a full knee bend, whether it’s in yoga class, at the gym, or just stooping down to pick something up. Because these signs can be concerning, we’ve pulled together a summary of the symptoms, possible causes and treatment options for cracking knees. If you’re seeking medical care ...

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Is This Serious? Why Does the Front of My Leg & Shin Hurt?

pt Health — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:00:23 +0000

It Could Be Tibialis Anterior Muscle Strain If you’re experiencing pain anywhere from the bottom half of your leg (also known as your shin) down to your big toe, it’s not only frustrating, but concerning, too. Many people with pain in this area assume they have shin splints, but did you know that “shin splints” is often used as an umbrella ...

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Quiz: Do I Have Osteoarthritis?

pt Health — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:46:17 +0000

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can affect any joint in the body at any age. If you have painful joints, are stiff, have problems moving some joints, or hear a grinding sound in your joint, you may want to take this quick 2-minute quiz to help assess your risk level. If you think you have osteoarthritis, physiotherapy can help ...

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Is This Serious? Why Are My Thumbs Clicking, Cracking or Popping?

pt Health — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:57:41 +0000

First things first: if your thumb joint is swollen, hot, and inflamed you should seek medical care immediately, as this could be a sign of a severe infection. Have you been hearing clicking, cracking or popping when you move your thumb – or thumbs? There could be any number of reasons why your thumbs are making these noises when you ...

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Is This Serious: Why Does My Kneecap Hurt?

pt Health — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:22:05 +0000

It Could Be Runner’s Knee Are you a regular runner or have you just started training to run? Have you just started to experience knee pain? It’s frustrating to set yourself on a great path to get healthier, only to find that you’re debilitated by a sudden, unknown injury. Today we’ll explore a possible cause: runner’s knee. What Causes Runner’s Knee? ...

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Is This Serious? Why Does My Thumb Hurt?

pt Health — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:03:23 +0000

Your Thumb Pain Could Be De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis If you’re experiencing pain, pinching or swelling at the base of your thumb, it could be de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis (pronounced dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis). Today we’ll address thumb tendon pain that happens at the base of the thumb, a possible cause, and treatment options. If you’re seeking medical care for your symptoms, find a physiotherapy clinic ...

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Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments

pt Health — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:48:33 +0000

So you’ve bumped your head during a soccer game and now have a concussion. What’s next, you may wonder? Well, for the most part, the majority of people recover from a concussion within 7-10 days, however, up to 30% may have symptoms that last longer. How do you deal with these symptoms? Can physiotherapy actually help? Continue reading to ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Shoulders Click, Crack Or Pop?

pt Health — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:51:39 +0000

Symptoms, Causes & Treatments of Shoulder Cracking Shoulder concerns are one of the most common reasons patients seek physiotherapy, with 30% of people experiencing shoulder pain at some time in their life. Many people assume that clicking, popping or cracking sounds in their shoulders is caused by serious injury. Today we’ll address the possible causes and treatment options for shoulders ...

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Is This Serious? Why Are My Hands Always Cold?

Matt Mascola — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:36:31 +0000

It Could Be Raynaud’s Phenomenon You may remember our post about pinky finger numbness. Well, here we’ll discuss a more debilitating condition that may cause your fingers and toes to change colour, feel extremely cold, or be painful with tingling. While many conditions can cause your fingers and toes to feel cold, we’ll focus on one cause: Raynaud’s phenomenon. Raynaud’s phenomenon is often ...

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Is This Serious? Why is My Pinky Finger Numb?

pt Health — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:10:15 +0000

It Could Be Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Many people assume that symptoms of numbness or tingling in the pinky are caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. However, if you’re experiencing numbness in your pinky finger and half of your ring finger, it could be cubital tunnel syndrome. Today we’ll address these symptoms, as well as a possible cause and treatment options. If ...

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