Hip, femur & Tibia
You have just been told you have one or more vertebral compression fractures in your back, and you are wondering if walking and sitting can make things worse or is it beneficial? In this article I will be answering some of frequently asked questions about walking and sitting when you have a vertebral compression fracture […]
Can you walk or sit with a compressed vertebrae fractured back? Read More »
I see so many patients who come for x-ray with thoracic lumbar pain querying back compression vertebral fracture. You might have just experienced one yourself. Are you looking for answers about treatment, recovery and physiotherapy for thoracic lumbar compression fractures. As a certified diagnostic radiographer, I will use my knowledge and rely on medical scientific
Spine Compression vertebrae fracture: Treatment and Recovery time. Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, or do you have knee pain, and you are wondering if it is good to ride a bike? Does cycling reduce knee pain, can it aggravate osteoarthritis or damage the knee cartilage more? Maybe you can not even ride a bike anymore because of your osteoarthritis.
Is cycling good for knee arthritis? Tips on bike riding. Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and wondering what the treatments are and what you can do to reduce pain or if it can be cured completely. As a diagnosed radiographer I can not count how many x-ray requests I have seen with OA. I have always wondered what really causes osteoarthritis and
Osteoarthritis of the knee: what is the treatment & pain management? Read More »
Have you just injured your Achilles tendon, or you are suspected to have injured it. Be reassured: these are quite common injuries. Now let’s educate ourselves on the treatment and healing process. I will address the most frequently asked questions from patients who think they have just had an Achilles tendon rupture: the healing time,
Achilles tendon on X-Ray? What It Means & How to treat. Read More »
Have you had a knee replacement, or are you planning to have one? In this article I will answer the most common questions asked about the lifespan of a knee replacement and what can be done to extend its lifespan. I will rely on scientific publications on the subject matter. Happy reading!😃 Any questions? remarks?
How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? What Research Shows. Read More »
After your knee replacement surgery, stiffness of the knee joint is a feared complication. It’s sometimes unsettling, and patients who have undergone total knee replacement have identified improved range of motion. The duration of post-surgery stiffness will vary from person to person. However, a good range of movement without any stiffness is not guaranteed after
Stiff Knee After Replacement? 7 Causes & Fixes for Better Mobility. Read More »
Knee sprains are common injuries of the knee. And as often the case, one of the first questions that comes to mind when it happens to you: how long will it take to recover from a knee sprain? And what is the treatment required? As a diagnostic radiographer, I rely on my professional experience as
Knee Sprain Recovery: How Long It Takes & Tips for Healing Read More »
Have you had a fibula fracture and on telling your friends. They tell you It’s not a problem because It’s not a weight-bearing bone. The truth is however much it is a non-weight-bearing bone, trying to heal from it can be very painful, long and difficult. As usual, I address the most common questions from
Fibula Fracture Recovery: Timeline, Tips & What to Expect Week by Week. Read More »
Diabetic foot amputation is very common especially if you have diabetes mellitus, a disorder. Are you wondering how the disease can affect the foot if not managed well and how you can prevent foot amputation? You are in the right place. In this article I will be looking at the causes of diabetic foot amputation,
Diabetic Foot Amputation Recovery: Healing, Care & Prevention Tips. Read More »
