Many conditions lead to knee pain. However, osteoarthritis (OA) and patellar tendinopathy (PT) are the most common causes of knee pain in adults [1][2]. Symptoms go on for years and impact quality of life, participation in sports or leisure activities, and even work-...
Low back pain and sciatica can be frustrating and sometimes confusing. I know when my wife was pregnant with one of our children, she experienced low back pain and sciatica. It kept her up at night, limited her movement during the day, and prevented her from doing...
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has stressed and challenged healthcare systems worldwide. This highlighted the need to improve our capacity to adequately address the needs of frail patients following prolonged hospitalizations [1]. For many who have had...
If you or a loved one is having a hard time getting around the house, you may be looking for ways to stay at home safely for longer while keeping independence at the forefront. Depending on the situation, some people turn to in-home care or aids to help with things...
You’ve probably heard about Aquatic Therapy before, but why would a doctor refer a patient to an aquatic therapy program? Well, hopefully this brief article will help shed some light on aquatic therapy, it’s benefits, and why one might consider it as a...
You may have heard the term “patient engagement” over the years. But what does it really mean? Well, depending on who you talk to, you get different answers. I like to define “patient engagement” like this: being an active participate in your...
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