Understand Myths in the History of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Have you been diagnosed with CRPS, or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and do you have questions about it? This article reviews this "little understood" syndrome, and some of the myths that have been associated with it over the years. If you suffer with CRPS you may benefit from seeing a physiotherapist at River Heights Physiotherapy in River Heights, Winnipeg for assessment and treatment of the symptoms that you are suffering with.
Orthobiologics for the Foot and Ankle
Orthobiologics -- what in the world is that? Orthobiologics refers to growth factors and proteins used to help bone and soft tissues heal. It's a fairly new area of study and development. These biologic agents are applied during surgery with the goal of boosting the body's natural healing process.
Something New About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are faced with some very unpleasant symptoms. The first is unrelenting burning or aching pain followed by skin sensitivity, swelling, discoloration, sweating, and temperature changes.The most commonly affected area of the body is the hand or foot, but the symptoms can spread further up the affected limb and even into the opposite limb. If the condition becomes chronic, dystrophy or deterioration of the bones and muscles in the affected body par...
Athletes with Leg Pain: Whats Wrong and What to Do About It
It's pretty hard to run, twist, jump, and compete as an athlete when you have chronic lower leg (below the knee) pain. And that condition accounts for more leg problems than anything else (other than knee pain) in both competitive and recreational athletes.With all the improvements in diagnostic testing and available evidence out there, the authors of this article (two physicians from Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute in Nashville, Tennessee) decided to do a literature search on chronic lower leg...