GMFCS… WHAT?

Maybe you have come across the five letters GMFCS, which is often used when talking about cerebral palsy. And maybe you aren’t quite sure what the acronym stands for. We will give you a brief overview here. GMFCS is short for Gross Motor Function Classification System. The system is developed to make it easier to classify gross motor functions for children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnosis, and the system helps describe the functional skills in a clear and simple way. The child’s gross motor functions are tested to clarify where on the 5-step scale the functions can be...
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EVERYDAY ACTIVITY INCREASES THE BODY AWARENESS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS

To be active is important for our wellbeing – both physically and mentally. For people sitting in a wheelchair, it can be a challenge to incorporate enough activity into their lives. But there are some good reasons to make an extra effort for it. We have talked to physiotherapist Linnea Møller about why everyday activity can make a big difference for people in wheelchairs. Our bodies are made to be active. It therefore has a big impact on the body, when a person has to sit in a wheelchair most of the day. That means, that it takes extra time and...
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Turf Toe

Turf toe is a term used to describe a sprain of the big toe joint. This sprain results from excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. Turf toe is most commonly found among athletes. WHAT CAUSES TURF TOE? Turf toe is an injury that results from an over extension of the big toe joint. It can be caused by a direct injury or from repetitive actions or movements. If turf toe is a result of a direct injury, it is likely that the bone underneath the cartilage is damaged. Symptoms will come on suddenly and progress over a 24-hour period. If...
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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the thick tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot. This thick tissue connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the thick tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of the foot. This thick tissue connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain Heel spurs are often experienced in conjunction with plantar fasciitis. WHAT CAUSES PLANTAR FASCIITIS? Plantar fasciitis is experienced when...
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Pronation

Flatfoot, or more commonly known as Flat Feet, is the most common condition associated with bottom arch pain. Pronation is the natural movement of your foot while walking. The movement includes your ankle, heel, and arch and distributes the weight evenly throughout your foot. Your ankle naturally rolls inward momentarily to account for the shift of weight during movement. Overpronation is what happens when the ankle rolls too far inward on a regular basis and forces the inside of your foot to handle the weight. Over time this causes your arch to flatten, your tendons to loosen, your joints to become instable,...
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