July 2026
Why Does "Unsteadiness" Occur After a Stroke? 3 Key Elements of Balance to Prioritize in Rehabilitation
We frequently hear concerns from stroke survivors and their families, such as "I feel unsteady when standing" or "I can't put my weight properly on my paralyzed leg." In fact, the "balance" that allows us to stand and walk casually is maintained through the advanced coordination of information from our eyes and the soles of […]
For individuals with knee osteoarthritis who struggle with stairs: Why supine rehabilitation alone doesn't translate to actual movement and the control you truly need
Why supine exercises alone do not translate to actual movement Many of you may have been instructed to start with "muscle training or joint exercises in a supine position" to improve the difficulties in walking or going up and down stairs caused by knee osteoarthritis. While supine approaches are certainly important as initial conditioning, in […]
Why Does Shoulder Pain and Stiffness Linger? A Rehabilitation Approach to Unraveling Causes One by One
Are you currently dealing with ongoing stiffness or pain when trying to move your shoulder after surgery or treatment for a proximal humeral fracture? Many people feel anxious, wondering, "When will I ever be able to move my shoulder normally again?" In reality, the factors behind shoulder range of motion restrictions and pain vary greatly […]
Associated Reactions After Stroke: Why Does the Paretic Limb Move Involuntarily When You Exert Effort?
Associated reactions are a movement dysfunction frequently observed in the hemiplegic upper limb following acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injury)1. These involuntary movements commonly occur in response to effortful exertions during functional tasks, causing visibly awkward, uncomfortable, hemiplegic limb postures. These reactions often adversely impact walking, dynamic balance, functional upper […]
Considering tennis elbow from a different perspective
Introduction Tennis elbow is the common name for the condition medically known as "lateral epicondylitis." However, it is said that less than 5% of those who develop lateral epicondylitis actually play tennis (Complete Physio, 2022). Approximately 50% of the tennis-playing population may develop this condition, and in most cases, it affects the dominant arm (Cutts […]
Socio-occupational challenges of adhesive capsulitis in the working-age population
Introduction Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as "frozen shoulder," is a condition often associated with individuals in their 40s and 50s; you may have heard of it referred to as "forty-shoulder" or "fifty-shoulder." Adhesive capsulitis refers to a state where shoulder pain and stiffness persist for months, and sometimes even years. Characteristic symptoms include severe shoulder […]