Are you experiencing pain on your knee when running? Maybe it is Illiotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)? Illiotibial band syndrome – ever heard of this? This condition is familiar to runners or people who suddenly increase their physical activity. Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a knee injury that causes pain on the outside of the knee…
Full and Partial knee replacement surgery for chronic knee pain “Degenerative joint disease (arthritis) is not a life-threatening disorder; it is a functional disability.” ~ Prof Lo Ngai Nung Knee replacement surgery should be considered only if this is the last measure for your knee pain. This article based on an interview with Prof. Lo…
Physioactive visits Bites & Bikes to find out why bike fitting is important With biking becoming more popular in this pandemic even physiotherapists recommend a good bike fit to avoid injuries. During the current pandemic a lot of people have picked up cycling. This is of course a good thing, but with biking being so…
Many women are following the recommended guidelines to be active with adults targeting to achieve at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week. However, along with exercise, women should also consider adding some preventive measures to reduce their risk of getting injured. Researchers have found out that Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries occur…