Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Labral Tears: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The shoulder labrum or glenoid labrum is like a soft, fibrous “bumper ring” that lines the rim of your shoulder socket (the glenoid fossa or glenoid cavity). Think of it as the shoulder’s version of a suction cup — it deepens the socket, helps centre the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus), and creates…
Read MoreAcute Shoulder Dislocation | Diagnosis and Treatment
The shoulder is an incredible joint. It is the most mobile joint in the human body, yet it can withstand enormous forces, allowing people to lift, hang, throw, tackle and even walk using them. Yet the amazing mobility this joint provides does have a downside – with a shallower socket than other similar joints, like…
Read MoreNeurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Do you experience neck, arm and hand pain if you’ve been sleeping or doing a task with your arm raised above your head? Does your hand sometimes tingle, go numb, or swell up if you’ve had your hand above your head for a while? You may have thoracic outlet syndrome. There are 3 types of…
Read MoreHow pain changes the way we move (and how to fix it!)
Movement is a fundamental aspect of human life, shaping our interactions with the world and people around us. When we are not experiencing pain, we move without hesitation, without restriction or fear. We cruise through our day with full confidence, not thinking of the incredible interaction between brain and body that plans, coordinates and executes…
Read MoreImportance of a well-balanced strength program for throwing athletes
The shoulder is a complex and beautiful joint in the human body. For the same reasons of being a beautifully functioning articulation, we are faced with added challenges such as stability. Having a such a vast range of motion, the shoulder is able to move in all movement planes, leading to an increased demand for…
Read MoreIs the problem where the pain is?
Last month we explored different descriptors of pain which can be used to understand your situation. How you describe your pain or other sensation you wish to go away, guides your clinician towards a clinical diagnosis which may simply involve a specific anatomical structure or may be more complex. If the primary structure or issue…
Read MoreWhat to tell your Physio about your Pain
Is pain relief one of the main reasons that you are seeking physiotherapy treatment? When you attend your first appointment, your physiotherapist will ask you a variety of questions about your pain. This blog will walk you through what a physio wants to know and why, and what to tell your physio about your pain.…
Read MoreSwimmer’s Shoulder: For the Novice Triathlete
As a Canadian living in Australia, I was immediately enamoured with the Triathlon culture. The climate here affords us such great opportunity to be outdoors running, cycling, swimming and much more. Just reminding myself to use sunscreen more than back in cold Canada. Having had no proper training in cycling or swimming and only moderate…
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