A familiar adage says, “No pain, no game.” While this saying may have rallied the wrestling team and coaxed a soccer player to side line a minor injury so her team could win nationals, nobody wants to be in pain while partaking in their favourite exercise or recreational activity. To eliminate the risk of pain, several recreational enthusiasts see physiotherapists … Read More
Runner Gait Analysis Keeps Runners Running
Is there a jogging path you like to follow, or a time of day that makes you want to lace up your running shoes? If yes, you know that running, no matter how repetitious it seems, is anything but boring. Runners tend to be creatures of habit, and the habitual life of a runner is what some runners call “exhilarating.” … Read More
Combat the Negative Effects of Sitting Too Much
When someone asks, “Are you sitting down for this?” it implies shocking news is about to be delivered. However, realizing the realities of a sedentary life can seem so appalling that you may want to leap out of your seat and stand for the rest of the day. Are You Sitting Too Much? How many hours do you sit per … Read More
Escaping the Vicious Cycle of Pain
Fear has been called debilitating, but can fear truly lead to chronic pain and disability? In some cases the answer may be yes. What Does Fear have to do with Pain? A blog post written by physiotherapist Tim Wideman asks, “…why [do] some of my patients with seemingly similar musculoskeletal injuries recover and why [do] others develop chronic pain and … Read More
Getting to Know the Source of Your Pain
Has pain moved into your body, taking residence in one particular area? Some people suffer from the same headaches, foot pangs, or muscle soreness day after day. Discussing these sensations with a physician or physiotherapist is important. However, don’t be surprised if the medical professional announces that the body part plaguing you is fine. In fact, the relentless pain you … Read More
Keeping up With Your Workout this Winter
Winter weather is upon us, which can only mean one thing: it is time to reevaluate your workout routine. Despite cold temperatures, it is important to stick to a workout regimen during winter months. This may prevent injury as well as maintain your physical strength, flexibility, and overall health. This article includes tips for safe and effective exercises that you can … Read More
Maintaining Healthy Bones with Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists can help you do more than overcome pain and accomplish fitness goals; they can also help you create a custom exercise plan designed to help prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures. They can tailor your fitness regimen in a way to help improve your bone health, bone density, core stability, balance, and posture. For one thing, physiotherapists can examine you … Read More
Alleviate Neck Pain Caused by Poor Posture
It is easy to take your neck for granted. Then, on a day when you awake with a kink that limits your range of motion and causes soreness, the importance of your neck becomes clear. Each year, a significant amount of people visit their doctor to discuss neck pain. Have you visited your physician for this reason? If so, what … Read More
Physiotherapy Helps New Mom Feel like Herself Again
It is often said that childbirth is one of the most painful experiences a woman can face. But post-partum recovery can be painful too. Unfortunately, it is rarely talked about. Long after labour is over, many women struggle with pain in their back, groin, and hips. There are also reports of severe pelvic pain. Aside from physical pain, there is … Read More
Goals of Postoperative ACL Physiotherapy
ACL is the acronym for “anterior cruciate ligament,” but don’t rush to memorize this medical term. Most people understand that the ACL is an important part of the knee. Actually, it is one of the four main ligaments in your knee and it connects the femur and the tibia. Even though the ACL is small, it provides a significant body … Read More