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Home Remedy for Sciatica

December 14, 2012

Sciatica is not an uncommon condition. Not all problems however are directly due to a spinal conditions. Quite often it is a result of a tight muscles in the deep within the buttocks.  The sciatic nerve runs through the buttock region. Releasing the deep tight muscles in the groin will help alleviate... Read more »

What does a knee-jerk response have to do with your ankle sprain?

October 25, 2012

Almost everyone have this test done either in person or on television, the doctors takes out a small hammer and taps a spot just below the knee and the leg jerks forward. What does this test got anything to do with ankle sprains? The answer is stretch-reflexes. Stretch Reflex (Myotatic... Read more »

After ACL Surgery, Better to Start Physiotherapy soon than to rely on Knee Braces

October 15, 2012

A recent Wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has no effect on a person’s recovery. However, strength, range-of- motion, and functionality exercises provide significant benefits, and other new therapies may show promise. In a new literature review recently published... Read more »

More than Just an Ankle Sprain

July 28, 2012

Ankle sprains are fairly common (especially with so many running events going on these days) and an athlete can expect to get back to sport within a relatively short time of around 3-8 weeks. That’s for grade 1 or 2 ankle sprains. Grade 3′s are another matter altogether. source:... Read more »

When your knee’s catch – a meniscal tear

May 8, 2012

If you feel your knees locking and when you are unable to straighten your leg, there is a possibility that you may have a meniscus tear. But what is a meniscus and how does it tear? Redistributing Weight and Shock click for larger view You have two meniscus at each... Read more »

Runners: ITB Syndrome and the “Stiff” Pelvis

January 30, 2012

If you are an avid distance runner, you may experience a tight and painful sensation on the outside of your thigh, termed ITB Syndrome (ITBS). The Illiotibial Band (IT Band) is the combined tendon of the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) and the Gluteus Maximus (GM) muscles. The TFL and GM muscles are hip joint... Read more »

Useful tips to choosing your running shoes

January 17, 2012

  It is common knowledge that excessive and long distance running can cause problems with the low back, hip, knees and feet. So how can we protect ourselves from these ailments? In addition to other factors such as regular stretches and effective warm ups and cool downs, a good pair of running shoes... Read more »