friendsofpolarbearFeb 18, 20212 min readSetting up elevation slingObjectives: Can be used to reduce swelling and minimize bleeding in the forearm and hand (e.g., fracture of hand/fingers) or stabilize...
friendsofpolarbearFeb 4, 20215 min read4 Ways of taping your foot - plantar fasciitis or foot arch supportThere are a variety of ways to tape your foot. We have chosen to introduce 4 different ways. Depending on the stage/severity of the pain,...
friendsofpolarbearJan 24, 202112 min readA complete guide of tibia and fibula stress injuriesWe will talk about: Anatomy of the lower leg (between knee and ankle) Stress injuries in the lower leg (between knee and ankle) Diagnosis...
friendsofpolarbearDec 25, 20202 min readHeel pain - plantar fasciitisPlantar fascia: It is a white band of tissue running from the heel (calcaneus) to the balls of your foot (metatarsals heads). The fascia...
friendsofpolarbearDec 20, 20205 min readKnee pain in hikers, what is the cause and how to manage it?What causes knee pain in hikers? Movement in the hiking activities stresses the knees a lot. Walking uphill and downhill, stepping on...