Intoeing, sometimes referred to as being “pigeon-toed”, is a relatively common condition that primarily effects toddlers and children and can involve one or both feet. Intoeing is typically first noticed when children begin walking. However, there are cases when intoeing presents itself later on in childhood. In many cases, intoeing doesn’t interfere with a child’sContinue Reading »
Urinary incontinence is one of the most common bladder problems that can affect both men and women. According to the Canadian Continence Foundation, 1.5 million Canadians are incontinent. It can be a distressing and embarrassing condition that affects many aspects of life such as work, social activities and intimacy. People may find that there bladderContinue Reading »
We have all heard of the use of Kegel exercises for low back pain to help strengthen and stabilize your pelvis. But what really is a Kegel and do we need to all be doing this exercise? We have noticed an upward trend of performing Kegels in Pilates and other core exercises, as well asContinue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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, 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 »
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 »
We often forget about physiotherapy for children, and most often because we’re worried about our own aches and pains. Babies, infants, children, and youth of all ages can truly benefit from the services provided by a physiotherapist! Some childhood conditions that could benefit from physiotherapy include: torticollis, neurological conditions, hip dysplasia, development delays, and congenitalContinue Reading »
There seems to be a strong relationship in people’s mind that the only thing Physiotherapists do is apply various machines to clients. These machines can be anything like a pain control electrical current (TENS or Interferential Current), Therapeutic Ultrasound, LASER, muscle stimulator, etc. You would be surprised how many clients we see who have hadContinue Reading »
