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Our Patients often wonder whether they should apply ice or heat to an injury. Although this may appear to be a straightforward question, the response can vary depending on factors such as the injury's nature, the patient's underlying conditions, and other considerations. Let's explore the rationale behind our recommendations. Article Index: Introduction Acute & Chronic Inflammation Using Ice How to Ice! We All Love Heat Moist Heat or Dry Heat Conclusion References Introducti

Are you aware that as much as 85% of the global populace will grapple with lower back pain at some point in their lives. Interestingly, this type of discomfort stands as the second most common reason people consult their doctors. A substantial proportion of this back discomfort is connected to the degenerative alterations that occur in the spinal discs. Most people have some level of disc deterioration, or what is medically referred to as Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD). DDD

Hockey and soccer players often experience the painful repercussions of groin strains, however, these injuries are not exclusive to these sports, they also occur in others like cross country skiing, fencing, handball, and track & field. This is due to the frequent and forceful eccentric contraction of the adductor muscles found on the inner thigh, which these sports necessitate. (1) In the National Hockey League (NHL), groin strains comprise about 10% of all recorded injuries

Just the other day, a patient of mine asked: "Could you explain the role of the Plantar Fascia and elaborate on the general function of fascia?" Considering the depth of this query, I figured it could be an informative blog post topic. Addressing the function of the Plantar Fascia is somewhat straightforward, but delving into the broader role of fascia is slightly more intricate. Nonetheless, let's attempt to shed some light on this subject. The function of the Plantar Fascia

Updated 04/12/2020