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Healing shoulder impingement

The term shoulder impingement is used to describe the pinching feeling that results from the shoulder blade pressing against the rotator cuff - a group of muscles that work together to stabilise the shoulder joint. This injury is usually sustained...

Exercising after knee replacement

Following a knee replacement, many people experience pain, discomfort as well as decreased range of motion. All of this makes the task of exercising very daunting. However, if you want to return to your prior level of functioning, while at...

Management of non-specific back pain

Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause. This type of pain may be persistent and disabling and may or may not respond readily to over the counter drugs. Not having a plausible explanation...

Ruptured Achilles tendon

The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone, and aids in the pushing off during the gait cycle (e.g. when walking). Rupturing your Achilles tendon can be painful and disruptive to...

Sprained ankle: Using ice

Most people who sprain their ankle know of the RICE protocol; Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate - and they apply it at the first sign of pain and swelling. This is a smart thing to do because ice if applied early...