Spotlight on Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder (sometime know as “wear and tear” arthritis) which occurs when the cartilage or cushion between the joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling typically affecting the hand, shoulder, hip, spine and knee. What causes osteoarthritis? The common causes of osteoarthritis include being overweight, aging, injuries to a joint, […]
Dehydration – it affects golfers too!
We hear it all the time: Make sure you drink enough water! Stay hydrated! But does drinking enough water and staying hydrated really make a difference? A recent study was done to see if there was a relationship between mild dehydration and whether or not it affects the neurophysiological function negatively while playing golf. The […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious, painful nerve injury that affects up to 4% of the population. CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs down a person’s forearm to his or her hand, gets compressed in the eight bones in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This injury is frequently caused over time […]
The Hamstring strain
The basics: You have four hamstring muscles: the semimembranosus and semitendinosus (medially) and the biceps femoris – short and long heads (laterally). A hamstring strain is a common leg injury involving a tear in one or more of these muscles. A hamstring strain can range from mild to very severe involving a complete tear of the […]
Golfer’s elbow (Medial epicondylitis)
Medial epicondylitis or golfer’s elbow as its more commonly known, is not a disorder reserved for those who enjoy a game of golf. It is commonly caused by the swinging action used in golf, but it can also be caused by overuse and repetitive activities such as throwing a ball (it is also known as a baseball […]
Sit up straight!
Everyone has been nagged to sit up straight by a family member, now it’s our turn to say the same thing! Does it ever end? The answer is that no – proper posture will never be something you’re too old to be reminded of and in today’s world of sitting at a desk for hours […]
Ankle sprains 101 – Q&A
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain refers to stretching or tearing of the ligaments of the ankle. The most common ankle sprain occurs on the outer part of the ankle. What part of the ankle get damaged the most? There are multiple ligaments in the ankle. The two most commonly injured are: The […]
Chiropractic & Sleep
If you have had problems sleeping recently, you may relate to several symptoms such as irritability, frustration, increased stress, memory and cognitive impairment and a poorer concentration rate than before. These symptoms can lead to an increased likelihood in injuries while working, driving or carrying out activities of daily living. Over a prolonged period of […]
Post-surgery Rehabilitation
Post-surgery rehabilitation is an important aspect for recovery. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked or missed out. Surgery can leave a patient with scar tissue formation, muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, impaired movement, restricted range of movement and pain. These issues, if untreated, can lead to further impairment if they are not managed early. Physiotherapy is therefore […]
Golf and Warming Up
I hear it all the time in clinic: “Dr. Sam, is this because I did not warm up before playing golf?” We’ve all heard about the importance of having a solid pre-round warm up. It has been said that it helps to improve your game of golf, find your rhythm and warm up your muscles before you […]
