Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries require careful management, whether the individual undergoes surgical reconstruction or opts for non-surgical rehabilitation. This blog outlines a comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for both scenarios, detailing each phase of recovery, associated goals, and recommended exercises.Pre-Operative Rehabilitation (For Surgical Candidates)**Goals:**Restore full range of motion (ROM) equal to the uninjured kneeMinimize joint swellingIncreaseContinue Reading »
So you just received your ultrasound and/or MRI results and have been told by your doctor that you have a baker’s cyst. I am certain that has left you with more questions than answers so I want to help by answering some of those questions for you. First off a Baker’s cyst is NOT THE TYPEContinue Reading »
Natasha came to us in November after tearing her ACL and MCL while playing hockey. By the time she had come to see us she had already gotten an MRI done to confirm her ACL tear. She is in her senior year at UofT and was hoping to finish her season healthy rather than with aContinue Reading »
Are you someone who has been diagnosed with arthritis in your knee or hip and want to avoid surgery? Have you had knee or hip pain and worried that arthritis is the cause? Wake up feeling stiff and achy? Unable to walk and worried about your independence? Then this article is for you! For those who don’tContinue Reading »
Lately, I have seen an increase in patients calling and complaining of knee pain. So I had to do something about it (as I always do) This blog is written to HELP YOU PREVENT AND END KNEE PAIN.If you are someone with knee pain, does this sound like you?My knee cracksMy knee hurts every timeContinue Reading »
