Category: Physiotherapy

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the heel bone and the arch of the foot. The Plantar Fascia attaches the heel bone to the ball of the foot. Its function is to provide structure and stability to the foot when standing and walking; however, if the Plantar Fascia becomes…

How Long After Hip Replacement Before Skiing?

Returning to skiing following Total Hip Replacement Skiing is a popular winter sport with millions of enthusiasts around the world. If you have recently been treated with a hip replacement surgery or a total hip replacement (THR) and will soon have one, you might be pleased to hear that getting back to your favourite sport…

Cross-country Skiing following Total Knee Replacement

Cross-country skiing is a popular sport in Scandinavian countries. Its popularity has increased worldwide, as it is a full-body sport that can exercise several joints with little chance of injury. Interestingly, it has been reviewed that a return to downhill skiing is deemed a higher risk for a novice skier than those of advanced level…

What is IT Band Syndrome

What is IT band Syndrome (ITBS)? The Iliotibial Band is a very strong structure, which is confusing as it is not definitively a tendon, ligament, or a dense fibrous connective tissue similar to the plantar fascia. In reality, it is all three. It is a tendon because it connects a muscle, the tensor fascia lata,…