by Andrew Bartle | Jan 4, 2015 | Treatments
What Is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative condition. It is caused by insufficient quantities of dopamine – a chemical in the brain. Dopamine enables quick, well-coordinated movement. When dopamine levels fall, movements become...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 3, 2015 | Treatments
What Are The Most Common Sports Injuries? Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear are the usual culprits when it comes to sports injuries. The most common...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 2, 2015 | Treatments
Knee anatomy is complex, and the knee joint is one of the largest and most complex of the joints in the body. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) are the...
by Andrew Bartle | Jan 1, 2015 | Treatments
Arthritis is as a result of inflamed joints. When your joints become inflamed it can cause pain and stiffness. In advanced stages, it can become hot, red and swollen. People with arthritis can find it difficult to do everyday things – such as getting dressed,...
by Andrew Bartle | Feb 24, 2014 | Treatments
What Is Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, or golfer’s elbow, also known as Lateral or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition that causes pain symptoms to the outside part of the elbow joint. Tennis elbow can occur at any age, but typically occurs in the 35...
by Andrew Bartle | Feb 24, 2014 | Treatments
What Is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)? Repetitive strain injury is most commonly an occupational health hazard. The term repetitive strain injury (RSI) is used to describe a range of painful conditions of the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. Repetitive strain...
