Category: Physiotherapy

Exercise and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a pain which lasts longer than the expected time for healing and begins to interfere with normal life. In individuals suffering from chronic pain,...

Role of Physiotherapy in the Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Introduction The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is defined as a chronic condition characterized by a severe pain following injury to the bone...

Slouching and Back Pain. Why is it that low back pain can be so much worse when we sit relaxed? Your mother probably always told you not to slouch, and, according to research from...

Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain Introduction to Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions accounting for physician visits. Research shows that nine out of ten people...

The IT Workstation If you or your staff spend considerable periods of time working in front of computers, musculoskeletal disorders can potentially have a major impact on your business. Recent research indicates that 50%...

Exercise and Chronic Pain Introduction Not too long ago, doctors were more likely to recommend to their patients with chronic pain to avoid exercise, as it was thought that there was a potential to...

Work Station Assessment / Ergonomics Sitting all day, everyday can be just as problematic as lifting heavy objects. A sedentary lifestyle sitting in front of a computer terminal can often lead to pain in...