A lot of patients consult in physiotherapy for knee sprains. This injury occurs during false movements where the knee suffers a torsion or an excessive movement that causes structural damage. The structures The knee is composed of the femur, patella, tibia and fibula. Ligaments are the fibrous structures that connect one bone to another, like … Read more
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries treated in physiotherapy because they usually occur during our daily activities. Most of the time, the sprain occurs while playing sports, but sometimes it only takes a stumble to get injured. The biggest challenge during recovery is to regain stability and balance in order to avoid … Read more
Tendinopathies are different painful problems that affect the tendons of muscles. We often hear the terms tendinitis and tendinosis used without really knowing what the difference is. Tendonitis: Injury caused by overuse or trauma. Most often, a tendonitis develops as a result of an unusual effort or overtraining. The muscle and tendon are unable to … Read more
The shoulder is a complex joint made up of 3 bones: the humerus, the scapula and the clavicle. The humerus, which is the bone of the arm, is attached to the body by various ligaments and a capsule that encloses the joint. Several muscles cover this joint to increase the stability of the shoulder, and … Read more
Lateral epicondylitis is a musculoskeletal condition that frequently affects men and women between the ages of 35 and 54 and impacts approximately 1 to 3% of the general population. Manual workers and tennis players are more at risk, hence the common name, tennis elbow. It consists of repetitive strain injuries to the tendon of the … Read more
Lumbar sprain is a diagnosis used to describe an injury in the lower back. The strict definition of sprain is the stretching with or without tearing of a ligament. However, it is rare for only one ligament to be injured. Thus, we will refer to a lumbar sprain as an injury to soft tissues, such … Read more
Whiplash is often caused by violent and sudden movements of the neck and head during a driving accident, especially when struck from behind. Whiplash can also be initiated by other causes, such as falls, skiing accidents, bungee jumps, on rides such as roller coasters, while traveling by air, etc.
Injuries due to falls account for approximately 20% of accidents that result in time off work. Be careful; wear boots that have good traction, try walking in well-lit areas and minimize walking on slippery or poorly snow-cleared surfaces.
