Arthritis, dear readers is a common term, thrown around without regard for its true nature. The word instills fear in many a heart and for many more, it is the bane of their existence. Let us delve into the the perplexing world of its two faces – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Now, osteoarthritis and …
When it comes to physiotherapy, most people associate it with the journey of healing from an injury or helping to manage long term pain. As with many aspects of health, there is a major shift from compartmentalising or seeing a person as one dimensional. Human beings are multifaceted and supporting all aspects is not only …
In the past, the medical world followed the biomedical model to help treat patients and the ailments they complained about. The theory meant that healthcare professionals (HCP) only looked for physical reasons for disease/symptoms. And if you got rid of that physical cause, you would be better. It also meant patients didn’t have any control …
What is shoulder instability? This is when there is too much movement between the 2 main bones that make up the shoulder joint (humeral head and glenoid). This may be experienced as painful or as apprehension of the movement potentially being too much to tolerate. Dislocation is when the joint is completely displaced and …
A stiff shoulder is when there is loss of the full range of movement of the shoulder. Both controlled movement (active) as well as uncontrolled movement (passively moved by an external force) are limited. Main diagnosis of a stiff shoulder: Frozen shoulder Glenohumeral Joint Osteo Arthritis (generally older >50 and gradual progression of pain …
Did you know that 1 in every 50 adults seeks medical care for a new shoulder pain every year? (1) Shoulder pain is quite a common complaint, with 50% of the population having an episode annually. (2) Shoulder pain can be very debilitating (more than a knee or back pain) because it forms such …
This is the first part of an in depth look at the shoulder, why we need it and how to fix it. We will look at the painful shoulder, the stiff shoulder and the unstable (hyper-mobile) shoulder. If you struggle with neck pain or upper back pain, don’t underestimate the contribution of shoulder strength/function to …
Bum, bottom, buttocks, derriere, booty, behind. Whatever you call it, it never leaves you and follows you around like a lovesick puppy. But when it is unhappy, it is no longer cute. It bites when you sit down, it annoys you as you get up, it bombards you at the most inconvenient point on a …
Last week, I had the option of receiving the J&J Covid-19 vaccination. So far in South Africa, only healthcare workers have been given this opportunity. When so many are desperate to have a sense of normal return to their lives, this vaccination has been a privilege that I do not take lightly. It was a …
I’m handing over the reigns of this article to a client who has an inspiring story to share. Physio has always helped with her niggles. However, a while later she would inevitably need to come in again. During the lockdown of 2020, I suggested a different path to overcome her aches and pains. The suggestion: …