Shelbourne Physiotherapy Blog
Posted in Physiotherapy on Oct 28, 2019.
Tips For Exercising When You Have Pain
One of the most challenging aspects of living with an injury or chronic pain is how it can quickly impact your exercise routine. If you have been working towards a fitness or weight goal, this can be extremely demoralizing. Here are a few tips that can help to keep you on track while you recover. Staying as active as possible during this time can mean you’re...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Oct 28, 2019.
Spinal Stenosis
What is spinal stenosis?
The spinal cord, nerves and arteries are housed in the spine, which acts as a hard electrical casing to support and protect these vulnerable structures. The spine has a hollow column that allows the spinal cord to run from the brain to the rest of the body. At each spinal segment, nerves exit the spine and supply the tissues of the body. There is also an intricate network...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Oct 28, 2019.
ACL Tears
What is an ACL tear and how does it occur?
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a strong piece of connective tissue, which attaches the thigh bone (femur) to your leg bone (tibia). The ACL provides stability to the knee joint as it prevents the tibia from sliding forward relative to the femur. ACL tears are a common sporting injury; however, can also occur from everyday activities. The most typical mechanisms of...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Oct 17, 2019.
Move More, Sit Less – 5 Tips From Your Physical Therapist
More movement in your day can improve mental, physical health and even workplace productivity. Physiotherapists know that one of the most significant contributors to pain and injury is simply lack of physical activity. Getting more movement in your day doesn’t need to be about high-intensity exercise, all movement can be beneficial. Here are a few tips to help increase the amount of motion...
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