Sprain and strains are commonly heard forms of injury. Thy are often confused as the same but in fact are different. In order to understand the difference between the two it is important to first,...
Motor vehicle injuries are traumatizing, stressful and financially costly. The mental, emotional and physical toll of being in the accident and its recovery is time consuming. As you deal with damages to your vehicle, you...
Receptors are the structure in the body which transfers the information to the brain. They are located in the skin, joints, muscles, capsules, tendons, ligaments, fat pads etc. They are responsible for posture, joint stabilization...
Headache is one of the most prevalent disorders, globally. The International Headache Society (IHS) classifies headaches into 3 main categories. The most common headaches people experience are Migraines, tension headaches and Cervicogenic headaches.
Neck pain (cervical spine pain) can have a significant interference in your day to day activities. Cervical spine is a complex structure which supports your head (approx the weight of a bowling ball), houses the...
The thoracic spine is the least mobile segment of your spinal column. It is an attachment point for the ribcage, and protects the heart and lungs. It plays a critical role in supporting your breathing...
You may be recommended a diagnostic test like x rays, MRI or CT scan after a musculoskeletal injury. A x-ray that produces images of structures inside your body – particularly bones; a MRI produces images...
Physical Therapy is an allied medical practice provided by physical therapists to promote, maintain and restore health. It involves intervention/rehabilitation, patient education, disease/injury prevention and health promotion. Your Physical Therapist will perform a detailed evaluation...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is made up of mandible bone in the jaw and the temporal bone in the skull. It’s atypical synovial joint which has disc, muscles and ligaments surrounded by it. The joint allows...
Balance is a state of equilibrium. For the human body it means even weight distribution and the ability to navigate an extremely dynamic environment. The balance system makes postural adjustments and orients you to gravity....