Losing someone or something you deeply care about is one of the most difficult challenges you may encounter in life. Grief and loss can be overwhelming and the experience is different for every person. Coping with these emotions can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are various ways to cope
Heel fat pad syndrome (HFPS) is a medical condition that involves the flattening or thinning of the natural fatty cushion that protects the heel bone. This fatty pad provides shock absorption during activities that involve a lot of pounding or pressure on the heels. When it is damaged or wears
Are you suffering from knee pain that just won’t go away? If so, you may be experiencing a condition called distal quad tendinopathy. This condition is caused by overuse of the quadriceps muscles which can result in pain, tenderness, and weakness in the knee area. If you’re experiencing this type
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a condition where there is friction within the hip joint that results in pain, stiffness, and other discomforts. It is diagnosed when there is abnormal contact between the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint, causing tissue damage and inflammation. While FAI
In a prior blog (Winter Falls Prevention – Part 1), I discussed four tips that can be used to help with Fall Prevention. In this piece I aim to share a few more tips to help. #1 – Work on your balance and #2 – Work on your strength Being
Disordered eating is a condition characterized by atypical eating behaviors and attitudes that can impact one’s physical and emotional health. It is often associated with various eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Disordered eating is a complicated issue that affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s something
An elbow UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) sprain is a common injury that can cause immense discomfort and pain. It occurs when the ligament that connects the upper arm bone to the lower arm bone becomes stretched or torn. This type of sprain often affects athletes who use repetitive movements that
With winter around the corner and us having gotten a recent blast of freezing rain a concern that many people, especially older ones, have is that of slipping on snow or ice and falling. In this piece I share several tips to help with falls prevention. #1 – Keep your
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a painful condition that affects the hip joint. It occurs when the ball-shaped head of the femur does not fit perfectly into the cup-like socket of the acetabulum, resulting in friction during movement. If left untreated, FAI can cause severe discomfort and lead to other hip
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex condition that can cause a wide range of physical and neurological symptoms including constant pain associated with FND. For many people with FND pain is a constant companion interfering with their daily activities and affecting their overall quality of life. But does it