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Groin Strains - 4 Phases to Return You Back to Sport

This is the strength redevelopment phase where we're gonna introduce more dynamic, active motions with regaining full range of motion.

physiotherapySunny DeolSeptember 14, 2022gro, physiotherapist, Sport injury, soccer, hockey, rehabilitation, exercise, Squats, Hip Injury

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is typically an overuse injury that causes pain on the lateral aspect of the knee joint and distal thigh. IT Band Syndrome tends to be caused by friction between the IT band cross section and the knee joint. The friction between these structures can lead to inflammation and tightening, causing the typical pain associated with ITBS.

Sunny DeolApril 4, 2022physiotherapist, physiotherapy, physical therapy, hip, knee, quad, pain, injury, rehabilitation

Getting Back Into Exercise

Increasing strength & allowing recovery time between exercise bouts will optimize the body's adaptation to new activities & help prevent overuse injuries.

Sunny DeolMarch 16, 2022rehabilitation, physiotherapist, physical therapy, exercise, Recovery, strength, activity

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 'Whiplash Associated Disorders'

TMD is a collective term that includes disorders of the TMJ, of the masticatory muscles, and their associated structures.

It is characterized by pain, headaches, joint sounds (clicking/popping), and restricted movement.

Sunny DeolMarch 10, 2022Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Neck Pain, Headaches, MVA, WAD, Whiplash

Quadriceps Strains

Quadriceps strains occur when the muscle fibers in one of the four quad muscles are stretched excessively. The best way to reduce your risk of experiencing a quadricep strain is to strengthen your quad muscles. Physiotherapy can help you manage the symptoms associated with quad strains and return to the activities you love quickly!

Sunny DeolFebruary 16, 2022Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, quadriceps, quad, strain, muscle strain, strength, knee, exercise, healing, Recovery

New Year, No New Pain! How Physiotherapy Can Help You.

Physiotherapists are health care professionals that are highly trained in assessing injuries, conditions and movement.

There are many ways that physiotherapy can help you improve your quality of life, reduce pain, and increase function.

Sunny DeolJanuary 3, 2022Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Jaw pain, Pain management, pelvic physiotherapy, Injury Prevention, fall prevention, Sport injury, Headaches, joint replacement, incontinence, Physiotherapy benefits

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand and fingers. This can cause difficulty doing daily activities such as typing, writing, or work related tasks.

The good news is physiotherapy can help you manage symptoms and make modifications in your life to reduce your discomfort.

Sunny DeolDecember 21, 2021Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, carpal tunnel, wrist pain, finger numbess, thumb pain, median nerve, CTS, hand weakness

Jaw Pain: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Treatment

TMD is a collective term that includes disorders of the TMJ, of the masticatory muscles, and their associated structures.

It is characterized by pain, headaches, joint sounds (clicking/popping), and restricted movement.

Sunny DeolNovember 23, 2021Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Jaw pain, TMD, TMJ, headaches, Tinnitus, Neck Pain, Jaw

What is Active Physiotherapy?

Active physiotherapy is an approach to treatment that empowers patients to take control of their recovery.

Research shows that active recovery is extremely effective in treating pain, improving function, and gaining strength.

Sunny DeolOctober 29, 2021Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Active physio, Active physiotherapy, Dry needling, manual therapy, Pain management

Groin Strains: A Common Sport Injury

Groin strains are injury to the adductor, hip flexor or abdominal muscles found along the inside of the thigh and into the groin. This is a common injury in soccer and ice hockey, but can happen due to a variety of activities.

In professional ice hockey and soccer players throughout the world, approximately 10% to 11% of all injuries are groin strains.

Sunny DeolJuly 20, 2021Pursuit of Motionphysiotherapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, Edmonton Physiotherapy, Edmonton, Groin strain, Sport injury, Muscle strain, Groin injury, Adductor injury, Hip Injury

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Increasing strength & allowing recovery time between exercise bouts will optimize the body's adaptation to new activities & help prevent overuse injuries.