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Understanding the common symptoms of knee arthritis

pt Health — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:05:32 +0000

If you are dealing with or suspect you may have arthritis, you are not alone. It is the most common form of joint condition, affecting approximately 302 million individuals worldwide. The knee is the most commonly affected joint. Some of the most common symptoms those with knee arthritis experience are: clicking or other noises with movements, knee pain that increases ...

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Be nice to your knees this season

pt Health — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:52:08 +0000

Did you know the knee is the largest and most easily injured joint in the body? Complex joints, to say the least, they take on two and half times your body weight, so it’s easy to see how they could be feeling stiff, swollen or bruised. Add to that any sport or exertion and you place even more strain on ...

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Experiencing knee pain? These stretches and exercises can help

pt Health — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:23:27 +0000

Note: The knee pain exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your clinician before attempting any of the suggestions below. The knee is a complex joint designed to withstand different ...

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The 7 Most Common Running Injuries

pt Health — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:34:30 +0000

Though the joy of running is unlike anything else, the repeated movements involved can be hard on the body. We’ve all heard the stories or maybe even experienced some of them firsthand—the full-blown injuries that keep a runner’s shoes in the closet for weeks or months. Whether you’re running for pleasure or training for a race, you’re bound to have ...

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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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3 FAQs about Orthotics

pt Health — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:59:24 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. In What are orthotics & who can they help? we talked about how orthotics are an effective preventative measure for correcting foot problems and how they can provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot ...

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Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Which type of orthotics is right for me?

pt Health — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:02:29 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. When looking at what kind of orthotics to get, there are two main types of foot orthotics: off-the-shelf or custom-made. Off-the shelf-orthotics can be bought at the local drugstore, whereas custom-made orthotics can be purchased at a foot care clinic or ...

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ACL Injuries: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

pt Health — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:12:50 +0000

We’ve all heard a story about someone tearing their ACL, or have seen it happen in professional sports. That’s not surprising when you consider that nearly 250,000 ACL injuries occur in Canada and the United States each year. But what does it really mean to injure or tear your ACL? Today we’ll discuss ACL anatomy, injury causes, symptoms, and available treatments. ...

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Cold vs. Heat Therapy: Which One is Better?

Kaitlynn Bonin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:00:28 +0000

Cold and heat therapy are often used as a treatment for sprains, strains, pain and other injuries. But how do you know when to use which? And is one better than the other? The answer is that it depends. However, as a general rule of thumb: Ice is good for reducing swelling and inflammation Heat is good for relaxing and ...

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Why Taking A Stretch Break At Work Is So Important

pt Health — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:48:46 +0000

Sitting All Day Can Be Detrimental to Your Physical Health Do you work at a desk all day? Have you noticed stiffness in your muscles from sitting for extended periods of time? Have your energy levels been dropping? Do you find yourself being less productive? These are all warning signs from your body – telling you that it’s time to ...

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3 Most Common Football Injuries

pt Health — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:51:47 +0000

What to Watch Out For On the Field We are less than a week away from Super Bowl LIII, one of the most watched sporting events of the year. It’s where every name in the NFL aspires to be – but, this being football, it’s important to remember that there are also a few common injuries that could leave a ...

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