What Happens After ACL Reconstruction
Firstly, what is the ACL? The ACL is one of the 4 ligaments that hold the knee joint together (connects the femur and tibia). A torn ACL → Instability → Giving way → Joint damage → Future degenerative changes → Impeding on quality of life What to do Pre-Op? Prehab! Prehab! Prehab! Deficits occur following an ACL […]
What are X-rays, CT Scans, MRIs, and Ultrasounds?
Understanding X-rays, vs CT Scans, vs MRIs, vs Ultrasounds Medical imaging can be very useful in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries but what are they really looking at. Plain film radiograph (X-RAY) X-rays look at bony anatomy. A beam of radiation passes through your tissues and gives off different shades of grey on the film. The […]
Understanding The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in Physiotherapy
What is the FMS? The FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional limitations and asymmetries. These are issues that can reduce the effects of functional training and physical conditioning and distort body awareness. The FMS is […]
Kyle’s Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Performance, 2013 Finals
Post-surgical Rehabilitation: Sports Physiotherapy Competitive Athletic Rehabilitation Kyle’s post-surgical rehabilitation performance at the 1st Trials at the 2013 Finals Local Vancouver Area competitive athlete, Kyle, has been an inspiration to me since the day I met him. Kyle is an elite level gymnast that suffered a knee injury (avulsion fracture of his patella) which required surgery and […]