How to Dislocate an Elbow in One Easy Step
It was early on in my career. I think I’d been a physiotherapist for a little over a year. I was visiting with family and friends over the holidays and decided to go skating at an outdoor rink one evening. As it generally is with outdoor rinks, the ice wasn’t the...
The Cost of Saving Money
I can do that myself. Why would I pay someone else? These may be amongst the most expensive words ever spoken. Just because you think you can do something yourself doesn’t mean you should, particularly if you don’t have the expertise. I am talking about everything...
Check Your Alignment – Save Your Tires and Your Joints
The mechanic tells you there is excessive wear on one of the tires of your car. He suggests a wheel alignment. Naturally you agree without blinking because it makes perfect sense to deal with the cause of the problem and not just change the tire. Now the orthopaedic...
Dealing With Old Nagging Injuries for Good
“Well I have this sore spot but that’s been bothering me for years so don’t waste your time looking at that. Nothing can be done about it.” I cock my head and cup a hand to my ear as if I am listening for something no one else can hear. The client gives me a curious...