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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21 Nov 2022
Patellar Tendinopathy – What is it?
Participation in sports can be hard on the body. Sports that involve jumping, landing, cutting, and pivoting places large amounts of stress on the legs, especially on the tendon that runs from the kneecap to the shinbone. This tendon is known as the “patellar tendon”. Many athletes will report pain right below their kneecap, which
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24 Oct 2022
Tennis Elbow – What Can Be Done?
Having pain around the outside of your elbow? It's possible that you might have tennis elbow. What's that? You don't play tennis? It's very common for this to occur even in people who don't play tennis, or any other sport for that matter. It can be caused by any repetitive movement requiring an extension of
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04 May 2022
All About Your Hip Flexors Anatomy Stony Plain
What Are Hip Flexors? Your hip flexors are a muscle group comprised of several muscles that cross the front of the hip. They are engaged when you bring your knee up towards your torso. Although there are numerous muscles that contribute to this movement, the ones shown in anatomy photo below are the main movers.
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15 Apr 2022
All About Shockwave Therapy
Have you ever heard the term “shockwave therapy” and wondered if it would be the right treatment for you? But what is shockwave therapy anyway? The name makes it sound daunting, but this treatment method can be very safe and effective for many injuries! Our Physiotherapists are trained to provide shockwave therapy! What is
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13 Apr 2022
Plantar Fasciopathy – What is it?
Do you experience heel pain and stiffness along the arch of your foot? You may be familiar with the term “Plantar Fasciitis”, which is now called “Plantar Fasciopathy”, but what does this condition really mean? Heel pain can be frustrating, as it tends to interfere with daily activities such as walking. With early recognition and
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11 Apr 2022
Is IMS/Dry Needling for You?
Do you often find yourself having tight muscles that cause you pain or discomfort? Has anyone ever suggested IMS/dry needling for you, but you weren’t sure how it could help with your pain? The IMS/dry needling technique is widely used in physio today and can be extremely effective for many different musculoskeletal conditions! What is
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08 Apr 2022
What To Do About Headaches and Migraines
Headaches are annoying, luckily our experienced physiotherapists are here to help! Whether you’re getting headaches in the morning, throughout the day, or right before bedtime, it can be distressing and debilitating. Did you know that approximately 75% of the adult population has had at least one headache within the last year? That’s a lot of
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