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What’s freezing up your shoulder?

There are many types of shoulder conditions, but one in particular can creep up on you without you remembering having hurt it. This condition is called Adhesive Capsulitis, or more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder. What is a Frozen Shoulder? click for larger view Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff and painful, often with no known cause. It usually comes on gradually, worsens over time, and then eventually resolves.   There... ...

February 6, 2010 by Editor MCR

New Research Studies

Predicting Running Related Injuries in Male and Female Novice Runners
 

In a study of 532 novice runners (226 men, 306 women) preparing for a recreational 4-mile (6.7-km) running event. After completing a baseline questionnaire and undergoing an orthopaedic examination, they were followed during the training period of 13 weeks.  Running Related Injuries... Read more »

Lighter Side of Health

Top 10 signs you are not ready for a marathon
 

How to know if you are not ready.

Runner Cartoon

You are panting after crossing the overhead bridge.

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Featured Video

Whiplash Video
 

Following our previous articles on whiplash injuries, here is a video that shows the mechanism of whiplash.


 

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Spinal Conditions

Heel Ergonomics – Part II

This interview continues from Handbag Ergonomics – Part I MCR: Can high-heeled shoes change the way a person walks? FlickrCheryl: Yes. The higher... Read more »

February 3, 2010 | Comments

Handbag Ergonomics – Part I

Musculoskeletal Consumer Review recently caught up with Cheryl Ng, an Associate Principal Physiotherapist at Core Concepts. We were curious about the term, 'handbag... Read more »

January 31, 2010 | Comments

What not to do? The Question Less Asked.

Recently, a client asked me "Ok. So what shouldn't I do now?" And it struck me how infrequently we get such questions. As professionals we are often... Read more »

January 18, 2010 | Comments


Sports Injuries

Tips to Run Pain Free

Recently our physiotherapist, Lenia, was featured in Shape magazine Jan 2010. Here is an excerpt from the article. Shin splints are caused by weak shin muscles or... Read more »

January 10, 2010 | Comments

Osteoarthritis Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative condition where the cartilages of the knee wear away. Pain, stiffness and swelling are common symptoms of an OA... Read more »

December 25, 2009 | Comments

Train Proprioception to Prevent Sprains

Hi, I hear from my personal trainer that i need to train my proprioception because of my ankle sprains. What is proprioception and how is it relevant to... Read more »

December 17, 2009 | Comments


Peripheral Joints

Heel Ergonomics – Part II

This interview continues from Handbag Ergonomics – Part I MCR: Can high-heeled shoes change the way a person walks? FlickrCheryl: Yes. The higher... Read more »

February 3, 2010 | Comments

Tennis Elbow in Children?

There are some kids, between 2-5 years old, who might complain of pain over the outside of their elbow, a common site of complain for tennis elbow. However, is it... Read more »

January 15, 2010 | Comments

Tendon Disorders: Inflammation and Degeneration

One common form of musculoskeletal injury is tendon-related disorders like tennis elbow and Achilles tendonitis. Your tendon is the connector that transfers power... Read more »

January 8, 2010 | Comments


Workplace Health

Handbag Ergonomics – Part I

Musculoskeletal Consumer Review recently caught up with Cheryl Ng, an Associate Principal Physiotherapist at Core Concepts. We were curious about the term, 'handbag... Read more »

January 31, 2010 | Comments

What not to do? The Question Less Asked.

Recently, a client asked me "Ok. So what shouldn't I do now?" And it struck me how infrequently we get such questions. As professionals we are often... Read more »

January 18, 2010 | Comments

Waking up with neck pain? Try this.

How often do we wake up in the morning with stiffness and pain in the neck? You are not alone. This is one of the most common complain of most people but most people... Read more »

December 25, 2009 | Comments