ACL rehabilitation Video: Measuring Progress at Home After Surgery or Injury using the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI)? This blog contains a video that explains the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) and how this simple math equation can provide you with information about your leg strength after surgery or an injury.
ACL Video: What are thigh girth measurements? How can they help me track my progress after surgery and injury? This blog contains a video that explains the importance of the thigh girth measurement and how this measurement can be used to track your rehabilitation progress.
ACL Video: What are Thigh Girth measurements? How can they help me track my progress after surgery and injury? This blog contains a video that includes a step-by-step guide on how to measure your thigh girth and how these measurements can be used to track your rehabilitation progress.
ACL What are Thigh Girth Measurements and How Can They Help Me Track My ACL, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Progress? Check out this blog to learn about thigh girth measurements and why they are useful to track your rehabilitation progress.
ACL Comparing in-person physical therapy to video physical therapy in terms of cost, convenience and adherence. Is in-person physical therapy better than video-based physical therapy? How does video physical therapy compare to in-person physical therapy? Have you ever tried video physical therapy? Did you know that there are multiple ways to approach your rehabilitation? In this blog we will compare traditional in-person physical therapy to video-based physical therapy in terms of effectiveness, convenience, cost, and adherence.
Total knee replacement How Does Ice Contribute to My Recovery and Should I Use It? This blog will discuss how applying ice to an injured or recovering area of the body can affect the recovery of that body part.
exercise Is it safe for me to exercise if I have knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis? But I have pain due to my osteoarthritis. Why should I exercise? This blog aims to debunk the myths associated with exercise and osteoarthritis and outlines the best activities to do when diagnosed with OA.
Access to healthcare If I just had a knee replacement or hip replacement in Canada, how much publicly funded physical therapy do I receive? Isn't health care and physical therapy free in Canada? In this blog, the authors discuss publically funded physical therapy in 5 provinces following knee replacement or hip replacement surgery. Implications and long-term health effects due to lack of funding are also discussed.
Range of Motion Why is range of motion important? Should I increase or maintain my range of motion? Participating in a variety of ROM exercises, as well as strengthening exercise, is extremely important as you embark on your rehab journey. This hard work will allow you to optimize your recovery and healing.
Total knee replacement How is my body weight related to the success or failure of my knee replacement or hip replacement? Do I need to lose weight before my hip replacement or knee replacement? This blog will discuss the relationship between body weight and osteoarthritis, how obesity influences joint replacement success and failure, and if you should try to lose weight before your knee replacement or hip replacement.
fall prevention How to use a walker and safety tips part 4: Learning how to fall and how to get up safely When using a walker after surgery it’s important to be as safe as possible to avoid falling. In this blog I will discuss learning how to fall, how to get up safely and tips to avoid falling in the future.
ACL Injury At What Stage in the App Should I Start My Recovery? Are you wondering where to start your recovery? Don’t worry, in this blog we will show you how to figure out the appropriate stage to start your recovery using the Curovate app.
Total knee replacement How To Use Your Walker Safely After Knee Replacement or Hip Replacement Surgery In this video we will show you how to use your walker safely for everyday movements such as sitting in a chair, getting out of a chair, getting into bed, getting out of bed, walking and turning
Physiotherapy Let's learn more about our founder and physical therapist - Nirtal Shah Recently our founder Nirtal Shah sat down with the editor of "App of the Day", a section of the online blog "DownloadAstro", for an interview.
Total hip replacement How to use a walker and safety tips part 3: Walking, turning and getting in and out of your car In this blog I will discuss how to use your walker safely in a variety of everyday scenarios such as walking, turning and getting in and out of your car.
Total hip replacement How to use a walker and safety tips part 2: Sitting, standing and getting in and out of bed In this blog I will discuss how to use your walker safely in a variety of everyday scenarios such as standing up, sitting down, getting into bed and getting out of bed
ACL Injury How to use a walker and safety tips part 1: Learning the basics In this blog I will explain why you may need a walker, the difference in types of walkers, and how to know if your walker fits properly.
Total hip replacement Common Complications After Surgery - What to Watch Out for to Keep Yourself Healthy! In this blog post, I will be discussing some of the things you can watch out for to reduce the risk of complications and to give yourself the best recovery
Total hip replacement 4 Tips to Prevent Falls After Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement And ACL Surgery Preventing falls following hip replacement, knee replacement, or ACL surgery, is extremely important due to the loss in muscle strength and poor balance that occur as a result of the surgery.
ACL The Mental Side of Injury: How to Overcome Mental Blocks Document Mental blocks act as psychological barriers, preventing you from meeting the demands of a task. Behind every comeback story there are countless hours of hard work and dedication to
ACL Sex After Knee or Hip Injury or Surgery: Part 1 If you have had surgery and are wondering "When can i have sex?" But you are too embarrassed to ask, you are not alone. Read this blog for more information on Sex After Injury/Surgery.
ACL Sex After Knee or Hip Injury or Surgery: Part 2 This blog will discuss how to safely resume sex after surgery in more detail, including sexual positions that are safe and ones to avoid and how to monitor yourself to ensure you are able to physically tolerate sex.
Total hip replacement What To Expect After Total Hip Replacement Surgery Going through total hip replacement surgery can be scary. Knowing what to expect after your surgery can help ease your nerves and make you feel better prepared for the surgery. Here is what to expect after total hip replacement surgery and what to do to recover faster.
ACL 5 Strategies To Keep You Consistent With Your Exercises! Staying consistent with your rehabilitation exercises can be difficult. Here are 5 strategies you can use to help improve your consistency and get back on the fastest track to recovery!
knee pain Should I be experiencing pain when I do my rehabilitation exercises? The purpose of exercise after ACL reconstruction, Total knee replacement, and total hip replacement is to reduce pain. Ever wonder if pain is normal when doing rehabilitation exercises?
