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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, many professional athletes rely on treatments that target their joints and muscles and help them recover in no time. One such incredibly popular and successful treatment is shockwave therapy. Here’s how the treatment works.

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 through as they age. And while there is no way to reverse the clock, there are some practices that can help you keep your health under control. Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is the ideal choice for senior citizens. The targeted exercises it entails can help elderly people restore and maintain their mobility and well-being. Here are some benefits of availing physiotherapy as you age. Non-Invasive With old age also comes the risk of deteriorating health. That’s why it is essential to keep yourself active; this gives your body the strength it needs to fight off diseases. Physiotherapy is an excellent non-invasive treatment plan for multiple ailments. By building strength and flexibility, you can avoid accidents and prevent injuries, which would otherwise

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.

Over two million people in Canada suffer from repetitive strain injuries every year, which 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.

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% of the employees found themselves working from home. Most of these people expect to continue working from home even after the pandemic.

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 need to have sustained a sports injury to need this treatment. Athletic therapy is beneficial for all sorts of people. From those who live active lifestyles to those who try to make up for it on the weekends, athletic therapy is for everyone. Here are a few types of “everyday athletes” who benefit from athletic therapy. The Firefighter* Firefighters are first responders, meaning that they often find themselves in unpredictable and demanding situations. It also means that they need to be active and alert when on the job, and can go from filling up paperwork

Physiotherapy has become a lot more popular in the last couple of years and is now widely used for treating different types of injuries. It may be used as a standalone treatment or be combines with other therapeutic practices to facilitate the recovery process. Using a holistic approach, physiotherapy caters to the patient’s overall health and well-being, strengthening the body so that the pain and discomfort caused by the injury can be alleviated. So, does physiotherapy accelerate the healing process? The answer to that is yes. Physiotherapy involves a bunch of techniques that promote muscle repair. Ice therapy, for instance, helps in reducing the swelling caused by an injury. Likewise, sports massages conducted as part of physiotherapy improve circulation and nourish the injured muscles and tissues. Thus, the person receiving physiotherapy is likely to recover more quickly than they would’ve otherwise if this form of alternate medicine wasn’t included in the

Nearly 75,000 knee replacements were performed in Canada in 2018–2019, making it one of the most common orthopaedic 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 report significant improvements in stiffness, pain, vitality, social functioning, and physical function. In fact, the authors of a study reported that knee replacement provides “profound improvements of physical activity for majority patients.” Knee replacement surgery requires proper aftercare to ensure the patient recovers completely and receives optimal results with their surgery. In this blog post, we’ll look at common knee replacement post-surgical mistakes that can slow down the healing process: 1. Skipping Rehab Or Physiotherapy Depending on your age, mobility, and the extent of your surgery, your doctor will recommend visiting a physiotherapist several times a week. Professionally-administered

Knee replacement surgery 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? Will I be able to return to the activities I used to enjoy? Will I lose or gain range of motion (ROM)? The answer to all of these questions is it depends! Main factors that it depends on include: How much did the arthritis change your knee joint capsule properties? A general thought is that if you waited longer before getting a replacement, you may have experienced a shortening of the joint capsule fibers called a joint contracture. This usually limits the amount of ROM that a patient will be able to regain.  How weak were your leg muscles prior to surgery? Did your knee pain lead you to living a sedentary life?