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March 11, 2016October 1, 2021
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Repetitive Strain Injury for Musicians

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Repetitive Strain Injury Has Many Causes There are many causes of Repetitive Strain Injury, suffered by musicians, which can lead to neck and low back pain, shoulder pain, arm and forearm pain, wrist and hand pain, and/or carpal tunnel syndrome. The most
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February 13, 2016October 1, 2021
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Proper Walking Techniques

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Proper walking techniques are very important to maximize the benefits and prevent injury. Be sure to start with a warm up before each time you walk. Stretching your calves is vital to help prevent tendonitis. Place the ball of your foot against a wall
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February 8, 2016October 1, 2021
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Plantar Fasciitis

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Definition of Plantar Fasciitis: inflammation of the plantar fascial or perifascial bursae most commonly involves the origin of the plantar fascia on the medial tubercle of the calcaneus may progress to thickening of the plantar fascia or traction spurring of the calcaneus
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January 28, 2016October 1, 2021
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Avoid Back Strain

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Proper body mechanics help you avoid back strain. Lifting Bend with your knees, not your back. Lift with your legs. Lift object only chest-high. Be sure of footing. Standing and Walking Stand with one foot up;change position often. Stand with your back’s
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December 19, 2015October 1, 2021
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Kinesiotaping for Frozen Shoulder

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What is “Frozen Shoulder”? Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, results in contraction of the capsule which surrounds the joint. The muscles which surround the shoulder also become tight and cause increased compression in the joint resulting in pain and decreased mobility. Kinesio Tape
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November 15, 2015October 1, 2021
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Hamstring Techniques Before Running

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Stretch Your Hamstrings Before Running Runners are often plagued with recurrent hamstring strains and overuse. Tight hamstrings can cause a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions including lumbar dysfunctions, patello-femoral syndrome and sacro-iliac dysfunctions. Proper stretching prior to and following any physical activity is crucial
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October 14, 2015October 1, 2021
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Tendonosis vs Tendonitis

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Tendonitis is now Tendonosis Tendon injuries are among the most common overuse injuries. What was once commonly thought of as a tendonitis is now considered a tendonosis. Tendonosis is defined as primary collagen degeneration characterized by separation of collagen bundles increased hydrophilic ground substance
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October 6, 2015October 1, 2021
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Functional Training of the Rotator Cuff

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How can we prevent rotator cuff dysfunctions with repetitive activities such as swings and throws in sports such as golf, tennis and baseball? Flexibility and strength of the surrounding soft tissue structures of the shoulder are of primary importance but a physiotherapist
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September 12, 2015October 1, 2021
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Neural Mobility: Nervous System Trauma, Wear and Tear

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If any part of the nervous system is denied movement through trauma (e.g.: whiplash) or wear and tear, pain and other symptoms (local and referred) result. Neural Mobility Physiotherapists are often the first health care professionals to come into contact with people
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August 25, 2015October 1, 2021
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Mobilization With Movement: NAGS and SNAGS

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What Is Mobilization? The term “mobilization” is often used within the profession of Physiotherapy. Most often the term is used to describe a physical force which is applied to a pair of bones at their articulation (joint) in order to improve the ability
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