Daily Archives: March 16, 2009


Management of the Early Injured Shoulder

Physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons spend significant amounts of time and effort treating shoulder injuries and conditions, of which there are many. The shoulder, an unstable joint with a very large range of movement, the greatest in the body, is vulnerable in many situations to injury or mechanical stresses. Its instability means it can be relatively easily dislocated in a fall or activity at end range. We use the arm to save ourselves if we fall, making fractures common and heavy or overhead work over time leads to rotator cuff tears.


Finding Ways to Make Snow Shovels Better

The winter season can be a cozy time of the year, or a stressful one with countless chores and expenses depending on how you look at it. Kids, in particular, view winter as a time for the holidays; no school, gifts, Santa Claus, snowmen, snowball fights, and just having pure fun on the white fluffy snow. On the other hand, grown-ups see winter as a time for added chores and expenses; buying gifts, purchasing equipment, clothes, food, more heat for the houses, and chores. In particular, shoveling away the snow from driveways and paths.