Rounded shoulders, also known as “forward head posture,” is a common condition that occurs when the shoulders roll forward and the head juts out in front of the body. This condition can cause a variety of problems, including back pain, neck pain, postural...
Osgood Schlatter’s is a painful knee condition which typically appears during adolescence. The child may complain of pain and swelling just below the knee cap, which is made worse with physical activity. This condition presents when the patellar tendon...
Children and teens have different need when it comes to physiotherapy than adults. Their bodies are constantly growing and changing which exposes them to a unique subset of injuries. At Kinetic Edge we specialize in treating the individual needs of young...
Top 3 Winter Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them Winter means colder temperatures, harder surfaces and uneven terrain. These conditions can lead to a host of running injuries if not properly planned for. A tight, cold muscle forced to contract at high...
While many of us are gearing up to run Ottawa Race Weekend, it’s common to see an influx or running injuries at the clinic as runner’s increase their mileage. We’ve all been there, that little tweak in the knee as finish your run, that ache in your heel that...
A hamstring becomes strained when one of it’s three muscles becomes overloaded, cramp up or develop tears. These injuries are common among sports involving sprinting, jumping or weightlifting. The hamstring is a hip extensor and plays an important role in control of...
