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Shockwave Therapy | Nightingale Health Services

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  Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a broad ligament-like structure that extends from the heel bone to the base of the toes, acting like a thick rubber band on the bottom arch of the foot. With a few extra pounds on board, or with activities such as exercise, the plantar fascia can develop microtrauma at its insertion into the heel bone, or anywhere along its length.  This causes pain which can be quite severe at times. Women, large individuals, runners and anyone whose job requires a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces are more likely to get the condition. It's usually most painful when an individual takes the first steps in the morning after getting out of bed, but the pain can recur after sitting for a while or at the onset of any activity. In severe cases, the individual simply cannot bear any weight on the foot.  There are many treatments for plantar fasciitis, including orthotics, splinting, ultra sound, weight-lo...

Cost-effective Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | Nightingale Health Services

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  Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists  have skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) conditions. This Physiotherapy utilizes the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as background theory in the assessment and management of patients. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists regularly see the following types of pain and dysfunctions: neck pain, headaches, back pain; shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist problems; foot and ankle injuries; knee and hip problems; trauma rehabilitation and post-fracture.   Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system.  Symptoms vary widely among sufferers, but generally include muscle and joint aches, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and tenderness in several of eighteen specific areas, or “trigger points” on the body.   Fibromyalgia is often overlooked by sufferers as the inevitable result of a busy schedule and everyday stress.  When ...