No one wants to have a physical illness that requires them to see a physiotherapist, but the benefits of regular physiotherapy are well worth it. Physiotherapy can help with any number of problems from chronic pain and arthritis to improving your posture. It is important for the health and wellness of a person's body to [...]
Hydrotherapy comes from the Greek words 'hydro-' meaning water and 'therapia' meaning treatment. Hydrotherapy has been used since ancient times to treat a number of conditions. The practice is usually applied for its relaxing effects on skin and muscles in more modern times, but it also has specific benefits for mental, physical, and even spiritual [...]
Dry needling is a type of treatment that uses thin needles to stimulate nerves in the muscle and connective tissue, which helps to reduce pain and increase the range of motion. The needles are inserted into tight muscles or trigger points. When done properly, it can be an effective addition to your physical therapy routine. [...]
People who play sports are at risk of injury. Many injuries can occur due to the physical nature of the sport, however, there are some factors that you can control to reduce your chances of getting injured while playing a sport. Many injuries can occur due to the physical nature of the sport, however, there [...]
What are some unique physiotherapies? Physiotherapy has come a long way towards understanding and strengthening the human body. Over the years, we’ve developed new methods to improve human physiology; many have been backed by science, and many discarded. However, we’ve managed to improve the ones that worked where they find their own place in different [...]
Muscle Stiffness After Working Long Hours Has the pandemic glued you to your seat? Whether it's a work seat or the seat in front of your couch, sitting for long hours can strain your muscles and make them feel stiff. Muscle stiffness is when your muscles feel tight and you find it more difficult to [...]
Why springtime calls for increased physical activity Spring is just around the corner and the warm weather is calling us to get outside and get active. Whether it is raking leaves or getting your favourite perennial beds ready, it is the perfect time to enjoy the sun and warmer weather. Spring is also the perfect [...]
How can I stay physically active during lockdown? The pandemic has turned our lives around. With many of our personal and work lives now happening from the comfort of our homes, it’s easy to find ourselves succumbing to the couch. So, how does one try to stay active at home all day long? Check out [...]
Physiotherapy for Mental Health Recent years have seen the conversation around mental health increase dramatically. With this has come the questions of what we can be doing to boost mental wellbeing and how can we reduce poor mental health. One of the most effective treatment options is physical activity. There are many positive benefits of [...]
Patellofemoral Pain Treatment Patellofemoral pain, also known as kneecap pain or runner’s knee, affects up to 25% of the general population every year. Women are two times more likely than men to experience patellofemoral pain. What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain? In many cases, symptoms of patellofemoral pain will develop gradually, and may worsen with [...]
