As a physiotherapist with years of experience treating various musculoskeletal conditions, I cannot stress enough the importance of strengthening often-neglected muscles to prevent injury. I’ve observed a common pattern among patients who suffer from recurring injuries: muscle imbalances. While many fitness enthusiasts focus on building visible, “mirror muscles” like biceps, chest, and quadriceps, they often
Physiotherapy stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare, offering evidence-based approaches to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. Despite its proven effectiveness, many physiotherapy myths continue to circulate, preventing individuals from accessing this valuable form of care. At Caring Hands Physiotherapy, the team regularly encounters patients who delayed seeking treatment due
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into physiotherapy is revolutionizing how we diagnose, treat, and support our patients throughout their recovery journey. Today, we would like to share how these innovations are shaping the future of physiotherapy care in Calgary and beyond. The Evolution of Modern Physiotherapy Traditional physiotherapy has always been crucial in helping
When the spinal cord is injured due to an accident, a fall, a sporting injury, or a disease like polio, spina bifida, or transverse myelitis, it is known as a spinal cord injury (SCI). The spinal cord injury may result from severing, compression, or excessive stretching/tearing. This is not the same as having a fractured
The goal of physical therapy at this stage of Parkinson’s Disease is to avoid any difficulties that could emerge from needing a wheelchair or being bedridden. In order to do this, you must maintain your breathing, prevent pressure sores, and cooperate with your caregivers to ensure that you are positioned correctly and that they don’t
