Everything You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy
One-third of American females have pelvic floor disorders (PFD), and 377,000 women in the US opted to have surgery in 2010 to correct a pelvic floor disorder such as a bladder control problem of pelvic floor prolapse, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. There are three types of pelvic floor disorders: […]
What You Need to Know About Massage Therapy
Quick answer Hands-on care can help, but it usually works best as part of a bigger rehab plan. That usually means pairing treatment with exercise, education, and a gradual return to activity. Common questions Is treatment enough on its own? Usually not. It tends to work best with movement and strengthening. What should I expect? […]
Elyse Copp Explains How Massage Therapy Supports a Physiotherapy Program
Quick answer Hands-on care can help, but it usually works best as part of a bigger rehab plan. That usually means pairing treatment with exercise, education, and a gradual return to activity. Common questions Is treatment enough on its own? Usually not. It tends to work best with movement and strengthening. What should I expect? […]
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 […]
Physiotherapy Helps Stroke Survivors Thrive
Those who have suffered a stroke are often referred to as survivors. This is an accurate description of such individuals. However, stroke victims don’t want to merely survive their lives; they want to thrive in them. The good news is that they can. With the right team and the right attitude, these brave individuals can […]
3 Unusual Benefits of Massage Therapy
Quick answer Hands-on care can help, but it usually works best as part of a bigger rehab plan. That usually means pairing treatment with exercise, education, and a gradual return to activity. Common questions Is treatment enough on its own? Usually not. It tends to work best with movement and strengthening. What should I expect? […]
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 […]
You’re Not Stuck with Neck and Back Pain
Are you one of the thousands of people who deal with neck and back pain? Have you struggled with chronic pain for years? Do you feel like you will never get rid of your aches? If so, here is some amazing news: you are NOT stuck with neck and back pain! Can Physiotherapy Replace Surgery? […]
Amazing Acupuncture: How It Can Help You
Quick answer Hands-on care can help, but it usually works best as part of a bigger rehab plan. That usually means pairing treatment with exercise, education, and a gradual return to activity. Common questions Is treatment enough on its own? Usually not. It tends to work best with movement and strengthening. What should I expect? […]
Treating Childhood Arthritis with Physiotherapy
If you were asked to imagine someone who suffers from arthritis, what image would come to your mind? Would you envision an older individual, somewhat hunched over in posture, perhaps holding his or her back as if in pain? If so, you’d be in good company — most people consider arthritis to be a disease […]