adventure blog
“Ban the Clam?” Rethinking the clamshell exercise in post hip arthroplasty rehab
While the clamshell can be a useful exercise to strengthen the hip abductors, there are certain cases in which it may be contraindicated. One example of a scenario when the clamshell exercise may be counterproductive is in patients with lateral hip pain caused by gluteal tendinopathies.
5 Exercises for ‘Climber’s Elbow’
Medial epicondylitis, also known as climber’s, golfer’s, or baseball elbow; is an overuse injury of the elbow characterized by pain from the elbow to the rest on the medial side of the elbow. The medial elbow region is prone to overuse injuries in climbing for a couple of reasons.
Physiotherapy will be an extremely important aspect of medial epicondylitis treatment. As climber’s and athletes, the physiotherapists at Elios Health are very familiar with medial epicondylitis and want to help you minimize the impact your symptoms place on your climbing and daily activities.
6 Symptoms of ‘Skier’s Thumb’
It’s the time of year for winter sports and snow-packed adventures. “Skier’s Thumb” is one of the most common hand injuries associated with winter sports.
To ensure success as you hit the slopes, read this blog post to learn all about the anatomy, symptoms, causes, and treatment options for Skier’s Thumb.
If you sustain a thumb injury this winter and are in the Greater Vancouver area, consult with us at Elios Health so that you can return to your winter activities safely. With the proper treatment and rehabilitation, we can help get you back to the mountains pain-free as soon as possible.
Knee Pain While Squatting and 3 Tips to Prevent It!
The knee is designed to move through flexion and extensions and facilitate the squatting motion. For most people, it should not cause knee pain, however, knee pain while squatting is a very common complaint.
Usually, the issue stems from poor movement patterns when performing the exercise due to muscle imbalances, limited mobility, and poor form. When left unaddressed, these issues can lead to acute and chronic knee injuries.
3 Exercise to Improve Shoulder Stability
Rachel (Physio Beta) is at it again.
Enjoy three of her favourite exercises for improving shoulder stability.
Hint: one of them requires balance!
How to start running postpartum
Getting back into running postpartum can be a difficult task. Not only do new moms face complete changes to their daily routines but their muscles, joints and ligaments also go through drastic changes as well.
We would hardly expect injured athletes to be able to jump back into running at a pre-injury level and becoming a new mother is no different.
The following provides some information to consider when returning to running postpartum.
3 Phases of Rehab from Lateral Ankle Sprain
Oh no, a sprained ankle!
It’s one of the most frustrating times is when you just can’t “walk it off”.
Let’s take a look at what’s going on down there…
8 Signs of an ACL Injury
The ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee and often affects younger, active individuals who participate in sports. Injuries to the ACL are usually caused by non-contact rotational forces such as sudden changes in direction, rapid stopping, jumping, and landing abnormally.
The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that act to stabilize the knee joint. The ACL connects your thighbone (femur) to the shin (tibia). Together with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the ACL forms a cross-shaped band that prevents excessive forwards or backward movement of the shinbone relative to the thigh, as well as provides the knee with rotational stability.
6 Types of Manual Therapy that will Leave you Feeling Better
Manual therapy encompasses a range of techniques used by physiotherapists to assess and treat injuries and chronic conditions causing pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion of the arms, legs, and spine. It involves hands-on treatments geared towards improving muscle function while minimizing pain.
Read on to learn more about the types of manual therapy, and who it helps!
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear?
What is a rotator cuff? What are people always talking about it? In fact, what makes it a “cuff”? Is it like a cuff link?
Ok, we are getting a little out of hand here.
Read on to learn more about the anatomy of the shoulder, and our three favourite exercises to prevent rotator cuff injuries!
Acute vs Chronic Injuries
How do you know if your pain is just something from last weekend's adventure or a sign of something more long-term? In this post we look at signs and symptoms of chronic and acute injuries, and what to do when you think it is something more than leftover stiffness.
IMS vs acupuncture: What is the difference?
Acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation (IMS) can both be effective modalities for pain management. The two treatments are similar in that they both involve the insertion of a thin, single-use, sterile needle to stimulate healing. The two treatments differ in the way that the needles are used and the conditions that they address.
Static Stretching vs Dynamic Stretching
Stretching before engaging in your epic adventure (ie: sports and exercise) can help mitigate the risk of injury and optimize athletic performance by preparing your muscles, joints, ligaments, and other soft tissues for upcoming activity and load.
In adventurer’s terms: how you prepare matters!
Should I see a physiotherapist or a massage therapist (RMT)?
Massage therapy and physiotherapy are both helpful interventions to treat a variety of injuries and conditions. When you are experiencing pain or have suffered an injury, an important consideration is whether you should seek treatment from a physiotherapist or a massage therapist.