Physiotherapists are highly educated healthcare professionals who help people function and thrive in spite of disabilities, recover from accidents and injuries and live an overall healthy lifestyle. They accomplish this by administering manual therapy, creating/facilitating patient exercise regimes and educating individuals on how to get and stay fit. With this in mind, what types of individuals do you think would … Read More
Is a Weak Core the REAL Cause of Your Lower Back Pain?
A weak core gets blamed for an awful lot – especially lower back pain. While a weak core can indeed trigger pain and irritation in the low back region, it is not always the source of that pain. Read on to find out how a weak core causes back pain, and discover if it is the true source of your … Read More
Physiotherapy Gives Seniors a Health Makeover
What is it about a makeover that is so appealing and entertaining? We’re not just talking about making over one’s face with cosmetics; we are referring to any type of makeover. A house, car, city, or room can be made over. In fact, a person’s entire life and health can receive a makeover! What Is a Health Makeover? Do you … Read More
Are You Using Your Stability Ball Correctly?
In the past several years, stability balls, also known as fitness balls, have become wildly popular. There are many good reasons for this. If used correctly, a stability ball can deliver the amazing result of a much stronger core. What are Core Muscles? If you’re like most people, you’ve heard the term “core muscles” being thrown around in casual conversation as … Read More
Reasons You Should Strength Train with a Physiotherapist
With the 2016 new year, people all over the world are making lists of New Year’s resolutions. At the top of most of these lists are resolutions about health and fitness. After all, everyone wants to be stronger and healthier. What goals are YOU setting for the coming year? If you are interested in becoming more fit, you need a plan … Read More
How to Choose the Right Physiotherapist
People choose to take part in a physiotherapy program for a variety of reasons. Many people turn to this type of therapy because they desire freedom from chronic pain. Others hope for better range of motion, and some simply want to reach their strength/fitness goals. Some lesser-known issues that individuals receive physiotherapy for include headaches, urinary incontinence, vertigo, concussion, and … Read More
Physiotherapy: a Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
Do you have diabetic neuropathy? If so, you are painfully aware of the limitations this condition causes. Diabetic neuropathy occurs when nerves become damaged from high blood sugar levels. There are many symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, but the most common is a feeling of burning/tingling/loss of feeling in the feet and hands. Pain, hypo/hypersensitivity to touch, bone degeneration, lack of … Read More
Are You Believing These 3 Myths About Falling?
Falling is a common fear that people develop, particularly as they age. Since 1 out of 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year, this fear is not unfounded. Is falling a concern of yours? If so, you may be believing myths about falling. However, if you have no healthy fear of falls and accidents, you also may … Read More
Optimize Your Physiotherapy Results with Good Nutrition
Do you currently participate in a physiotherapy program? Perhaps you’ve recently had surgery and are working with a physiotherapist toward full recovery. Or, maybe you are one of thousands who deal with chronic pain and are seeking relief through physiotherapy. No matter what type of physiotherapy program you are involved in or what reason you have sought it out, you … Read More
Yes, Physiotherapy CAN Improve Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? If so, to say you are not alone in your plight is a serious understatement. You’d be hard-pressed to find even one person who has not had difficulty falling asleep at some time or another. Many individuals have such a severe struggle with sleep that they turn to sleep-inducing medications. What’s more, trouble falling … Read More