More and more we hear a common theme to support local business. This doesn’t just apply to retail shops but in the healthcare and service industry. Imagine you are injured. You know you need to fix the problem, your spouse has been nagging you to see someone, your doctor has suggested that you book withContinue Reading »
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Essentials for Home Office Ergonomics – 2 Easy Fixes To Apply Right Away That Can Change Your Pain
With more and more people now working from home, and no longer having access to ergonomic workstations that they would typically have when working in a big office, it can make us more susceptible to develop aches and pains. Home office ergonomics isn’t as easy to control as it is in a big office setting.Continue Reading »
Aches or Pains – Do You Have to Keep Living with It? 4 Tips To Get a Break From Annoying Aches or Pains
I know many people in their 40’s-60’s just like you who have aches or pains, and don’t know what to do about them. I know this because I hear it all the time! It can be incredibly frustrating when pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love. Below are 4 tips toContinue Reading »
Standup Paddleboarding and it’s Many (over 7!!!) Health Benefits – A Great Way To Enjoy The Summer Months
With those consistent days in the high twenties and thirties, it’s safe to say summer is here to stay and in full swing! Have you heard of the latest fitness craze? Standup paddleboarding is a fun outdoor activity perfect for solo adventures or within group settings. And on top of that there are so manyContinue Reading »
“Fore!” – The Prevention of Golf Injuries – 5 Easy Tips Leading To Reduced Injuries And Improved Performance
After a long and cold winter, spring and summer have finally arrived, and for some this means that golf season is in full swing. After putting this sport on hold for several months of winter (which can feel like forever), diving back into it full throttle can be a little too much, too soon forContinue Reading »
Intimacy Without The Ouch – A Look At Pelvic Pain
Whether you are watching the latest Netflix series, or looking at the articles in magazines, there is an enhanced image of how amazing sex should be, and how we should be having it all the time. The unfortunate truth is that for 20% of women in North America, this isn’t the case. With 1 outContinue Reading »
What To Expect During A Pelvic Floor Assessment? How A 3-step Process Can Assist In Improving Your Quality Of Life
You realize that you need pelvic floor physiotherapy and have some anxiety around the pelvic floor assessment, as you don’t know what to expect. First off, pelvic floor physiotherapy is very similar to regular physiotherapy; however, we concentrate on a very different part of the body. Pelvic floor physiotherapists have advanced training on the muscles,Continue Reading »
Imaging – Are Pictures Really Worth 1000 Words or Do They Promote More Questions?
Clients who have back and neck pain often ask us “Do I need an X-ray?” and “Can an MRI tell me what’s wrong?” In this blog we hope to help answer those questions and put you at ease that your physiotherapist has your best interest, health, and safety in mind when we decide whether orContinue Reading »
Dancing Away From Injury
“Growing up being highly involved in dance, as a dancer and a teacher, our Physiotherapist Shira Schwartz has been through her fair share of injuries, but also knows what dancing is all about and the strain that it can put on ones body and is our in house expert for anything related to dance andContinue Reading »
I’m Being Seen by a Physiotherapy Resident…. What Does That Mean For Me?
So you are being seen by a Physiotherapy Resident, what is that exactly?What is the difference between a Physiotherapy Resident (PT Resident) and Physiotherapist?The short answer is: not much! They are both physiotherapists. Both hold physiotherapy degrees from an accredited university and are licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The difference is thatContinue Reading »