by Gina Imbrogno | Oct 20, 2017 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
WINNIPEG PHYSIOTHERAPY BLOG Do you get pain in your shoulder when trying to lift your arm? When working overhead? When doing a push up? Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain and over time can lead to a tendonopathy of the rotator cuff muscles or even...
by Gina Imbrogno | Oct 13, 2017 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
If you have increased muscle aches and pains through your lower back or neck in the morning, the way you are sleeping may be contributing to your pain. Sleeping on your back with a small pillow under your knees maintains the natural spinal curve and can relieve extra...
by Gina Imbrogno | Oct 5, 2017 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Foam rolling is a method of self-myofascial release performed with a piece of cylindrical foam of various sizes and densities. The technique can also be implemented with a tennis or lacrosse ball. It is done by rolling the foam roller or ball under the muscle group of...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 28, 2017 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Do you clench or grind your teeth?? These problems can be related to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). These symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain with jaw restriction and locking. TMD can interfere with eating, laughing, yawning and even...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 21, 2017 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Did you know knee osteoarthritis is the leading cause of lower extremity disability? Osteoarthritis is defined as degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. Some risk factors that increase your risk of having osteoarthritis are age, history of trauma to...
