Exploring Techniques for Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint and involves a contracture of the shoulder capsule – a leathery bag that surrounds the ball and socket joint that holds the lubricating fluid. Adhesive capsulitis typically progresses through three stages: the […]
Isokinetics – What Does the Biodex do?
What is the Biodex? Isokinetic refers to a type of assessment or training used in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and exercise science. Biodex is the brand of a type of isokinetic dynamometer – basically a great piece of kit that can be used in the treatment of most areas of the body. Testing involves measuring muscle […]
Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Persistent Pain – 1. Pain Education
Pain is one of those experiences that we all have, but don’t really understand well. Having worked in the area of pain for over 30 years, some of us are still learning and trying to get our heads around how it all works. It is not as simple as it is portrayed – a sensation […]