If you’ve ever experienced pain and stiffness in your shoulder, you know how difficult it can make everyday tasks—reaching for something on a shelf, putting on a jacket, or even combing your hair. One possible reason for this kind of shoulder pain is frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. In this blog, we’ll break down what frozen shoulder is, how it happens, and how Physiotherapy Treatment can help you recover and regain full use of your shoulder. What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue around your shoulder joint (called the “capsule”) becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight. Consequently, this makes it harder to move your shoulder and causes pain. In some cases, the pain can also get worse at night, making it difficult to sleep. Usually, this condition develops slowly, often over the course of months or even years, and in a predictable pattern. Unfortunately, frozen…

What is a fibular fracture? The fibula is one of two bones in the lower leg, the other being the tibia. Fractures of the tibia and fibula are common in those who have low bone density, specific diseases or anatomical features resulting in changes in bone structure. Also,the likelihood may also depend on the activity level, sports and types of training individuals do.  Fibular fractures can happen anywhere along the shaft of the bone. Fortunately, due to the smaller size and degree of weight bearing of the fibula relative to the tibia, a fibular fracture is considered less severe.  How do…

What is a cervicogenic headache? Firstly, the term “cervicogenic” means produced by the neck. Thus, cervicogenic headaches arise from structures in the neck. Namely, the upper cervical and atlanto-occipital joints are affected, and the resultant pain is perceived in the head and face.  The main symptoms of a cervicogenic headache are a combination of unilateral pain (more or isolated pain on one side), and diffuse shoulder and arm pain on the same side of the headache.  Why do these headaches happen? A cervicogenic headache is thought to be a referred pain from irritation in cervical structures. Specifically, it is the structures that…

What is a total hip arthroplasty? Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), or a hip replacement surgery is a procedure that replaces damaged bone and cartilage in the hip joint. Instead, it replaces it with prosthetic components mainly using two techniques. The type of technique used will be discussed between you and your surgeon and is influenced by demographic and lifestyle factors. 1: Cemented: Used more in geriatric (older) populations or patients who have a more sedentary lifestyle  2: Non-cemented: Indicated for younger populations, or patients having active lifestyles Why do people get hip replacements? On the left shows a healthy hip with…

The hip joint is one of the most important joints for athletes, it is used in movements such as running, jumping, changing in direction, and kicking. In high impact sports, the chance of injuring the hip increases. For example, this can range from minor muscle strains to major structural pathologies, including fractures. Even with the best preventative strategies, hip injuries do occur in sports either from overuse or acute trauma. However, athletes can get back to full recovery and performance if the injury is diagnosed early and managed appropriately. Types of Hip Injuries Muscle Strains Kicking is a common method…