When it’s cold outside, most physically active people are searching for fun ways to stay fit. Is this true of you? If you’re anything like us, you are starting to go a little stir-crazy from so much time in the house watching Netflix. Thankfully, a host of activities will get you off the couch and in shape for spring, which … Read More
The “Don’ts” of Stretching for Winter Sports
Like it or not, winter is here for several more weeks. One way that outdoorsy people make the best of this season is by participating in winter sports like skiing, hockey, ice skating, and snowboarding. These adrenaline-triggering sports can liven up January and February like no other activities. They can also cause injuries if a sportsman/sportswoman doesn’t stretch correctly. The … Read More
3 Ways Physiotherapists Ease Back Pain
“My back is killing me!” Have you ever said something like this? If so, you are part of a large community of individuals worldwide who routinely experience back pain. Whether it is chronic, acute, severe, minor, dull, or sharp, back pain puts a dent in your quality of life. But, here is some great news: back pain is usually treatable. … Read More
Interview with Karina Zinn, Elite Sports Injury Physiotherapist
There are two types of patients who walk through the doors of a physiotherapy clinic: one who is new to physiotherapy, and one who has been to a different clinic in the past. What both these types of individuals have in common is that they are nervous. One feels totally clueless and vulnerable, and the other may have had a … Read More
New Year, New You: How to Get a Better Body in 2017
There is probably not a single person alive who doesn’t wish for a better body. The desire to get into good physical shape is even more pronounced during the New Year. The majority of fitness-themed New Year’s resolutions don’t end up working out, but that doesn’t have to be your story. Read on to learn how to build a better … Read More
“Do I Need Physiotherapy?” Find Out Now!
Have you ever asked yourself, “Do I need physiotherapy?” If so, you are probably struggling with some type of bodily pain and perhaps desperately seeking a remedy that will give you relief. Whether you’ve tried many treatments or none, today is a good day to find out if physiotherapy could help your condition. What Health Problems Does Physiotherapy Treat? To … Read More
5 Things Everyone with Osteoarthritis Should Know
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that the general public has a fairly high level of awareness of. Many people understand that OA is a painful health issue that stems from inflammation. However, it is only those who experience osteoarthritis for themselves who understand how life altering it can be. Sustaining a condition that causes pain can be physically and emotionally … Read More
Why Walking Is the Best Way to Stay Mobile and Youthful
It is the rare individual who is not interested in staying youthful. No one likes feeling as though he or she is getting older. And, there is nothing that tells us we are aging as bluntly as our bodies do. Waking up in the morning with a stiff neck and retiring at the end of the day with an aching … Read More
Physiotherapist Rachel Wu Shows Expertise and Genuine Care for Patients
Each month, a different physiotherapist is featured on the Elite Sports Injury Physiotherapy Clinic blog. All physiotherapists are part of the Elite team, and each brings something different to the table. We love giving our readers the opportunity to get to know these physiotherapists better and have a greater understanding of what PTs do and how they can benefit patients … Read More
Physiotherapy: a Drug-Free, First-Line Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Are you tired of dealing with the symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)? If so, you are not alone. Although tarsal tunnel syndrome is considered rare, there are still a number of people who share in your desire to quell the annoying and sometimes incapacitating symptoms of TTS. Tarsal tunnel syndrome, not to be confused with carpal tunnel syndrome, is … Read More