How Can Physical Therapy Help With Throwing Injuries
What are Throwing Injuries? Throwing injuries are injuries caused to the shoulder, arm, wrist, or elbow due to overhand sports like softball, baseball, and basketball or due to activities that cause stress in any of the parts of the hand. Constant pressure, over time, can lead to serious conditions like tendonitis, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, and Superior Labral tear from Anterior to Posterior (SLAP). Common types of these throwing injuries are rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, and shoulder impingement and instability. Physical therapy is one of the oldest methods to heal and repair the damage caused due to such injuries. It
How Young is Too Young for Massage Therapy
From our general observations, the thought of a teenager receiving a massage therapy seldom occurs to adults. Those who give it a thought brush it off quickly for medical reasons or otherwise. So, is it a good idea for a young one to receive a massage therapy? If yes, what’s the appropriate age? The answer is that a massage therapy doesn’t usually have an age limit. But, those under nine or ten naturally have a little less application for a professional massage. Here’s all you need to know on the subject of a young one getting a massage. Is it a
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Inadequate sleep is rapidly becoming a common problem in the modern society. It is affecting individuals of all age groups. The major causes of lack of sleep are stress and social activities. These include work pressure, family obligations, uneven working hours and in some cases, excessive travel. If not taken care of, sleep deprivation weakens the immune system of our body, and in the long run, it can lead to heart diseases and diabetes. According to a recent survey by The Canadian Sleep Review, almost 45% Canadians have reported feeling uneasy due to lack of sleep, and 60% have admitted that
All You Need To Know About Getting A Postnatal Massage
Pregnancy is one of the beautiful times for every new or experienced mother. But pregnancy is often accompanied by a lot of blues, problems, and pains. Delivery is considered to be the most painful one among these problems. The pain a mother has to suffer is unavoidable in every delivery, even if it is a Caesarean one. However, the pain and postnatal problems can be solved quickly with the help of postnatal massage therapy in Calgary. What Is A PostNatal Massage? A postnatal massage involves a full body massage of a new mother after delivery. The massage is given by a professional
How Physiotherapy Can Help With Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a frustrating condition for patients as it severely hampers motor skills. Patients are forced to move slowly and the “automated” involuntary responses seem to go awry – missing the mark every time. Parkinson’s patients can easily go from struggling with moving around their homes to taking charge of activities like driving and shopping with the help of physical therapy. Physical therapy not only relieves patients of physical symptoms such as stiffness, pain, weakness, balance and depth perception but also fosters the confidence to reclaim their lives. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disease that involves the