Injuries happen, no matter how hard we try to avoid them. Maybe it was during a workout, reaching for something, getting out of the car, or wrestling with the kids. Now you’re achy, sore, maybe a bit painful and you’re …
Dry needling can help reduce pain and soreness. If you’re fine with thin, sterile needles that don’t involve much, if any, pain, you might consider this therapeutic technique if your herapist recommends it. A specially trained therapist uses a thin …
Having recently seen several cyclists with low back pain at Elite Performance Therapy, we thought best to share some of our key preventative measures to keep your spine healthy and pain-free. Whether it’s a dull ache that sets in towards …
Unfortunately Padel injuries are common, however prevention is always better than cure so we wanted to share the most common injuries we see and help you prevent developing them in the first place :). Generally, the amateur player believes that …
As with most golfers, you probably spend money on the best equipment and occasional lessons in hopes of improving your game. However, did you know you may be overlooking the most important aspect of your golf game? Knowing how to …
Meniscal Injuries The medial and lateral menisci are two important shock-absorbing structures preserving the health, integrity, and functionality of the knee. Their role is to serve as a cushion between femur and tibia and protect the underlying articular cartilage from …
What is low back pain? Among MSK injuries, low back pain (LBP) causes the highest burden with a prevalence of 568 million people in the world suffering from it. LBP is also the main reason for a premature exit out …
What are musculoskeletal injuries? The WHO estimates that approximately 1.71 billion people suffer from musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries worldwide. These injuries range from those that arise suddenly and are short-lived, to lifelong conditions associated with ongoing functioning limitations and disability. MSK …
Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical and non-invasive method of pain relief and mobility improvement. Also called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or ESWT, Shockwave Therapy is used around the world in podiatry, urology, sports medicine, physiotherapy and orthopedics. Here at Elite Performance Therapy we use RPW …
Do you experience pain in your jaw when you’re chewing, do you hear clicking or popping sounds when you open or close your mouth, are you suffering from headaches, pain in your ear, face, jaw, or neck, or has your …