Important Questions to Ask Before Scheduling Your First Visit with a Physiotherapist You’ve been told you need Physiotherapy but how do you choose a good provider? Are all Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy clinics the same? Will you get the same type of treatment anywhere you go? It’s always good to do research and get feedback fromContinue Reading »
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Safe Lifting To Prevent Injuries
If you work in an environment where you need to lift heavy objects, or if you participate in any sports or activities that require heavy lifting, knowledge about safe lifting techniques can save you from preventable injuries! Lifting heavy objects, whether just once or repeatedly over time, creates stress on our backs and other jointsContinue Reading »
Is My Child’s Developmental Delay a Cause For Concern?
The Role of Physiotherapy for Developmental Delay in Children Every child’s development is unique, each of them attaining the various milestones of development at their own pace. Small delays in reaching these milestones can be normal and are often not a cause for concern. However, if your child is showing an ongoing delay in attainingContinue Reading »
Tips for an Injury-Free Holiday Season
When the holiday season is upon us we know that it can be a stressful time of year with all the tasks and preparation at hand. It is also a great time getting together with family and friends to attend Christmas and New Year’s parties. We all want to enjoy this time as much asContinue Reading »
Running Physiotherapy – 5 Common Running Myths Demystified To Improve Recovery
Running Physiotherapy – 5 Common Running Myths Demystified The popularity of running has grown tremendously over the past number of ye ars. Not only is it a great way to stay physically active but it also has a significant social aspect. Like many things, there are stories or facts that people create but yet haveContinue Reading »
Don’t Let Snow Shoveling Be A Pain In The Back
The Dos and Don’ts of Safe Shoveling – Advice to keep your back safe while shoveling this winterLove it or hate it, snow shoveling might as well be one of the official sports of Canada. However, shoveling is no easy task. If done incorrectly, shoveling can easily lead to back, neck, and shoulder pain. Follow theseContinue Reading »
Exercise During Pregnancy
As a mother-to-be, we want what is best for our little one, even when baby is still growing inside of you! We want to stay healthy and active as much as possible while pregnant, but how do we know what is good and what might be too much? Here are some benefits and pointers toContinue Reading »
Low Back Pain, it’s more common than you think!
If you have a sore, achy, or painful lower back, you’re definitely not alone! In fact, over 80% of adults will experience low back pain once in their lifetime. Additionally, back pain is the most common cause of work-related disability, as well as a major contributor to missed work days. Back pain can be extremelyContinue Reading »
Torticollis – A pain in the neck for the child or adult
Torticollis, sometimes referred to as wry neck, is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical head and/or neck position due to involuntary neck muscle contractions. Over time, this can result in the shortening of these muscles, causing pain and discomfort when moving the head in certain directions. Torticollis can affect individuals of all ages but theContinue Reading »
Physiotherapy in Pregnancy: What to expect when you’re expecting…
Pregnancy is truly an amazing experience for most moms-to-be. We are so consumed by this little life growing inside and would do anything to keep our little prince/princess safe (rightly so). 9 months seems like an eternity, but before you know it, baby is here and you can’t imagine life pre-baby. But what you canContinue Reading »