Category: Injury

What is meniscus pain?

Why is a damaged meniscus very painful and debilitating?

Why is a damaged meniscus very painful and debilitating? The meniscus is a C-shaped cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the femur and the tibia in the knee joint. It provides cushioning and support for the joint, allowing the bones to grind against each other with minimal friction. The meniscus can be torn …

Mobility Bands Benefits

During your workout journey, you’ve most certainly come across a mobility bands. Whilethey may seem to be basic gym equipment, they provide a wide variety of advantages to peoplesuffering from injuries or for rehabilitation purposes. This blog was created by the Plaza Physiotherapy team to inform us about mobility bands andhow we may use them …

It’s Hot And Cold

Uh-oh, you pulled a muscle in your neck, or felt a twinge in your back, or maybe that calf cramp is acting up again. You’re in pain, it’s uncomfortable, and you want relief, but what’s the best thing to do? Your mother might tell you to put a hot water bottle on it, while you dad will insist to get a cold pack.