Shockwave Therapy for Sport Injury

Have you ever witnessed an athlete take a nasty fall while playing their favorite sport? It seems so painful! And while the crowd grimaces and wonders how painful the injury must be, it’s always a shocker when the athlete is back the next week, playing again! While it may seem like a miracle. One such…

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The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Seniors

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is the ideal choice for senior citizens. The targeted exercises it entails can help restore and maintain their mobility and well-being. As you age, your body goes through extensive physical changes. Stiff joints, low bone density, and a lack of coordination are just some of the debilitating effects one goes…

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Ankle Sprains — When Do You Need to See A Physiotherapist?

Everyone experiences injuries at some point in their life, whether they are severe or mild. In Canada, over 4 million people suffer from injuries severe enough to limit their normal activities each year. The most common injury among people aged 12 to 19 occurred on their feet and ankles, such as sprained and strains.

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Tennis Elbow —What Is It and How to Fix It

Over two million people in Canada suffer from repetitive strain injuries every year. This can limit their daily activities and cause serious pain. One of the most common RSI is tennis elbow. Tennis elbow or Lateral epicondylitis is a painful joint disorder that occurs just above the elbow joint near the upper arm bone.

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3 Ways Working from Home Is Ruining Your Posture

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only 10% of the employees in Canada had the option to work from home. Since the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures that were imposed to curb the spread of the virus, more than 40 percent of employees find themselves working from home. Most of these people expect to continue working…

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“Everyday Athletes” Who Can Benefit From Athletic Therapy

When someone mentions athletic therapy, we instantly think of a nasty sports injury that would’ve led to the need for this treatment. It’s in the name, after all, and yes, athletes are the majority of clients who opt for it. That said, athletic therapy isn’t just for professional or amateur athletes. In fact, you don’t even…

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How Physiotherapy Can Accelerate The Recovery Process

Physiotherapy has become a lot more popular in the last couple of years. It is now widely used for treating different types of injuries. It may be used as a standalone treatment or combined with other therapeutic practices to facilitate the recovery process. Using a holistic approach, physiotherapy caters to the patient’s overall health and…

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Mistakes to Avoid After Knee Replacement

Nearly 75,000 knee replacements were performed in Canada in 2018–2019, making it one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed. Knee replacement surgeries are an effective and safe way to help patients improve mobility, quality of life, and resume normal activities. Research shows that 82% of total knee replacements are still successfully functioning after 25 years. Patients…

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Recovery After Knee Surgery

Knee surgery (replacement or other) is becoming more and more common as people are living longer than ever before. Many questions arise when trying to make the decision to have replacement surgery. Will my knee pain go away? When will I be able to return to the activities I used to enjoy? Will I lose…

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