What is de Quervain's Tenosynovitis? de Quervain's tenosynovitis affects two thumb tendons called the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB).On their way to the thumb, the APL and EPB tendons travel side by side alo

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? rotator cuff tear is quite simply a tear within your shoulder’s rotator cuff tendons. A rotator cuff tear can occur in two ways: trauma, and repeated microtrauma. Traumatic rotator cuff tears occur quickly or under

Low Back Pain Fact SheetIf you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed

Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is very common. It can result from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in the back. Other causes include arthritis, structural problems and disk injuries. Pain often gets better with rest, physical therapy and medi

Acute Sports Injury Sports Injury? What to Do?How to Care for Your Sports Injury.There is never a great time for an injury. But we do know that most sports injuries occur over the weekend! That’s why at Dr Paiwal's Physiotherapy Clinic we have

Home » Disorders » Patient & Caregiver Education » Fact SheetsLow Back Pain Fact SheetWhat structures make up the back?What causes lower back pain?What are the risk factors for developing low back pain?How is low back pain diagnosed?How is ba

What can cause lower back pain?Most acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning that there is a disruption in the way the components of the back (the spine, muscle, intervertebral discs, and nerves) fit together and move. Some examples of

Acute Sports InjurySports Injury? What to Do?How to Care for Your Sports Injury.There is never a great time for an injury. But we do know that most sports injuries occur over the weekend! That’s why at Dr Paiwal's Physiotherapy Clinic we have es