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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major knee ligaments. The ACL is critical to knee stability, and people who injure their ACL often complain of symptoms of their knee giving-out from under them. Therefore, many patients who...
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Aqua-aerobics
Aqua Aerobics, knows as water aerobics, refers to the performance of aerobic exercises in shallow and deep water such as within a swimming pool. As a type of resistance training, the benefits from this form of exercise is vast, allowing the body...
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Arthroscopy - Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows an orthopedic surgeon to see and operate inside a joint using a device called an arthroscope. The arthroscope is inserted through very small incisions in the skin. An arthroscope...
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Elbow Replacement
Replacement of the elbow joint is a procedure where the surfaces of the joint, normally made of bone covered with cartilage, are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic. The operation is sometimes called arthroplasty. Both sides of the...
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Exercise Program
The Exercise Program includes:
- Interview and discussion about personal goals and needs
- Individualized exercise program to include:
Exercise program for the gym
Group fitness programs
Circuit training classes
- Body composition assessment...
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Hip Replacement
The purpose of total hip surgery is to remove the two damaged and worn parts of the hip joint - the hip socket, acetabulum, and the ball, femoral head - and replace them with smooth, artificial implants called prostheses, which will help make the...
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Hip Resurfacing
In hip resurfacing, the hip joint is relined rather than replaced. The head and neck of the femur are preserved. The worn surfaces of the head and socket are carefully machined away with precision instruments. The joint is then lined with a metal...
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Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Total knee replacement (TKR), also referred to as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is a surgical procedure where worn, diseased, or damaged surfaces of a knee joint are removed and replaced with artificial surfaces. Materials used for resurfacing...
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Knee Surgery
Orthopedic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and hip problems, arthritis, and sports injuries e.g., tennis elbow or rotator cuff surgery are treated by orthopedic surgeries. The health and healing of bone and joint injuries as well as those caused by ligament, tendon, or nerve damage are cured by orthopedics care.
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Medial Cruciate Ligament (MCL) Repair
The Medial Collateral Ligament is the knee ligament located on the inner side of the knee joint. It links the thigh bone and the shin bone. A knee ligament injury is referred to as a sprain, and this knee injury can occur if the knee is twisted...
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Physiotherapy Treatment
Physiotherapy is a process which involves evaluating, diagnosing and treatment a range of disorders, diseases and disabilities via physical means. Based on the unique needs of the patient, a combination of physiotherapeutic treatment options are...
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Repair
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are the two major ligaments in the knee that work together to provide stability in the knee. They cross each other and form an 'X' which allows the knee to flex and...
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Rehabilitation Program
The rehabilitation programs are aimed at individuals who suffer from chronic conditions, skeletal or muscle injuries or require aid in recovery after a surgical intervention.
The program includes:
- Interview and discussion about their...
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Surgery may be used to treat a rotator cuff disorder if the injury is very severe or if nonsurgical treatment has failed to improve shoulder strength and movement sufficiently. The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and the related muscles...
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