29 May 2023
Spring Injuries
Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, as we welcome the warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. However, along with spring comes a new set of physical activities, outdoor sports, and potential injuries. It is common to experience a variety of injuries during this time, from strains and sprains to more serious injuries
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15 May 2023
Common Knee Injuries and How Physio Can Help
Knee injuries are quite common, particularly among athletes, and can range from mild to severe. In this post, I'll discuss the top 3 most common knee injuries and how booking a physiotherapy appointment can help. ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear: The ACL is a ligament in the knee that helps stabilize the joint. An ACL
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01 May 2023
How Serious are Concussions?
Did you know that approximately 42 million people worldwide suffer from a concussion every year? That’s a lot of concussions and yet many of these often go undiagnosed and untreated! This happens because the signs and symptoms associated with concussions may not present as obvious or immediately as people think they would, making it difficult
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13 Feb 2023
Frozen Shoulder – What is it?
Do you experience sudden pain and stiffness in your shoulder? Do you feel like your arm is restricted in every direction when you try to move it? If you answered yes, then you may be experiencing a condition called “Frozen Shoulder” or medically termed, “Adhesive Capsulitis”. Adhesive Capsulitis can be quite debilitating, but there are
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06 Feb 2023
BPPV – What is it?
BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo that many people experience throughout their life. Vertigo is a sensation of false motion, often rotational, where you feel like you are spinning. Approximately 30% of all dizziness in older adults 65 years and older are due to BPPV. This disorder can be quite scary
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30 Jan 2023
All You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis!
Osteoarthritis (OA) used to be described as an inescapable “wear and tear” condition of the joint for aging adults. However, this is a common misconception! Rather than OA being an inevitable disease, it is actually a degenerative disease of the entire joint that does NOT naturally occur as you age. Some people never develop it!
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23 Jan 2023
Sciatica – What is it?
Do you ever experience a burning sensation down the back of your leg? Does the pain get worse when you bend forwards, sit, or cough? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you might be experiencing sciatica! Luckily, sciatica is considered “self-limiting,” which means it should resolve itself within 4-6 weeks (sometimes longer).
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12 Dec 2022
Tennis Elbow – The Ultimate Overuse Injury
Did you know that Tennis Elbow can occur in anyone, not just tennis players? Although it is commonly referred to as “Tennis Elbow”, many people develop it through occupations that require repetitive tasks, other sports that require the use of racquets, or a change in routine or activities. Fun fact: Tennis Elbow is the most
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05 Dec 2022
TMJ Dysfunction – What is it?
Did you know that many people suffer from temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)? Oftentimes, it can be very debilitating since this dysfunction targets the jaw joint and/or the muscles surrounding the jaw. Some people may experience popping or clicking in the jaw, but if there is no pain or limitation of movement associated with those symptoms,
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28 Nov 2022
Electrical Modalities – TENS
Have you ever accidentally bumped your shin into the edge of a table and found that rubbing the area helped with the pain? Have you ever heard of electrical modalities, such as TENS, and wondered what these devices can do for you in terms of treatment? TENS is a non-invasive modality that works to relieve
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