Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is when the Median Nerve becomes compressed and irritated as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The Median Nerve can become compressed because either the structural size of the carpal tunnel is decreased. Swelling or thickening of the tendons and their coverings can also compress […]
De Quervain’s Syndrome Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre
De Quervain’s Syndrome Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre De Quervain’s Syndrome is a painful condition that affects the wrist, causing discomfort along the thumb-side of the wrist. It involves the thickening and swelling of the tendons and their sheaths, specifically the Extensor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis Tendons, which are responsible for […]
Frozen Shoulder Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre
Frozen Shoulder Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a common and painful shoulder condition that involves the inflammation and contracture of the shoulder capsule, leading to restricted movement and severe discomfort. The condition typically progresses through three stages—freezing, frozen, and thawing—and can last anywhere from several […]
Rotator Cuff Impairment Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre
Rotator Cuff Impairment Treatment at York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre Rotator Cuff Impairment refers to injuries or dysfunction in the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff plays a crucial role in the shoulder’s movement and stability, and damage to these muscles can lead to significant pain […]
Shoulder Bursitis: Causes and Physiotherapy Management
Shoulder Bursitis: What is Shoulder Bursitis? A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion, reducing friction between tissues such as bones, tendons, and muscles. Bursitis occurs when one of these bursae becomes inflamed, leading to pain, swelling, and tenderness. In the shoulder, there are five primary bursae, with the subacromial bursa […]