Most people will have never heard of a “bursa”, however it is a very common cause of significant pain and injury in the body (bursitis). What is a bursa? A bursa is a very thin, small fibrous sack that sits between bone and tendon. They are found in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and various…
At Active Lifestyle Physiotherapy we regularly encourage our patients to use foam rollers to help stretch tight muscles and avoid injuries. We came across this great video by Salt Lake Running Co that demonstrates a few excellent foam roller techniques. If you regularly feel your muscles are tight and need stretching and you are not…
ITB friction syndrome is a painful condition that occurs due to excessive friction on the outer area of the knee joint. It is an overuse injury that occurs primarily in runners and hence gets the name “runner’s knee”. Essentially the problem arises when the Illiotibial Band (ITB), a long connective tissue structure that runs from…