With the growing number of physiotherapy clinics, and demand for non-surgical, conservative treatment alternatives, we are faced with the question of "who do I choose?”. . Here are some helpful tips to choose the right physiotherap...
“Should I use heat or ice?” ... One of the most common questions asked to physiotherapists following an injury or during a rehab program.
Cold and heat therapy can help to reduce pain, assist wi...
Now that we have just over one week of 2018 under our belts, many have already failed their new year's resolutions, either because they set ambitious goals, without a thorough plan of action, or unsure how to stick to them. Whethe...
What is it?
The core is a functional system of stabilizing muscles that encompass your entire trunk. They are involved in almost every movement of the entire body, with a main function of stopping movemen...
Calcium is an essential mineral well known for its role in bone health. About 99% of our body’s calcium is found in the bones and teeth. Acute calcium deficiency is challenging to detect since blood calcium is maintained within a ...
Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as Tennis Elbow (TE) is a soft tissue condition where the extensor tendons (attaching from forearms to elbow region) become overused, creating pain and tenderness symptoms upon movement. The pain is th...
Many women are misled to believe that they can’t have a healthy pregnancy following a plant-based diet. According to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietitians of Canada, “appropriately planned vegetarian, includi...
What is Stress?
Coined in 1936 by Hans Selye, the term “stress” doesn’t always mean what we think it does – nor is it always a bad thing.
Selye defined stress as, “the non-specific respo...
Sprains and strains occur throughout our bodies, though often more common in the lower body, such as our ankles and knees. However, falls on our stretched out arms, contact injuries, and repetitive overuse movements can also cause ...
ARE YOU RECOVERING FROM AN INJURY OR SURGERY?
NOT SURE WHERE ...
