by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jun 10, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
It’s your first physio appointment for an injury (shoulder “tweak”, hip “pinch”, knee “twinge” whatever it may be). You’ve never been to physiotherapy before and have no idea what to expect. You’ve probably put off coming to physio because you: Were hoping the issue...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | May 27, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, concussion, dizziness, Ear, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
Do you or a patient of yours experience dizziness with coughing, loud sounds, or sudden altitude changes? If so, the symptoms maybe due to a perilymphatic fistula. Let’s cover the 5 W’s of what a perilymphatic fistula is. That way we will have a better understanding...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | May 13, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, Child, concussion, dizziness, Headacahes, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized, Vestibular Therapy
Did you know that dizziness, headaches, and pain in the sinus region can be due to a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)? There are several tests we can use to assess for this, but let’s review one of the simplest being the 5 Minute Cover Test. Before we do this...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 29, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, dizziness, Ear, Uncategorized, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness across the lifespan. Fortunately with treatment it typically resolves within 1-3 sessions. Untreated, BPPV also has a 50% chance that it will resolve spontaneously within 3 months. (Bhattacharyya 2017) So, what happens if the...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 15, 2022 | Exercise, Kinesiology
Our core is comprised of different muscle groups, all attached at different angles. Our bodies are built this way to accommodate for the vast movements and positions we put them through. I always get asked what is the “best” core exercise for a stronger core....
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 1, 2022 | Exercise, Kinesiology
The internet is plastered with hundreds of different core exercises; some which are very effective and others… well they can just look impressive. But behind every core exercise is the foundation; the Transversus Abdominis (TA) . And if you don’t have that –...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Mar 20, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Staff
Today is March 20, 2022, and I have so much to be thankful for. March 20, 2020, on the other hand was by far the worst day of my life. That was the day that I had to lay off my entire team. The government told us that we had to close our doors to the public for an...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Mar 18, 2022 | Exercise, Kinesiology
My passion in life is working with those who are having a difficult time on their self-journey and want to improve their quality of life. I take pride in my work and those who have worked with me know that I am a very technical teacher when it comes to exercises....
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Feb 23, 2022 | IMS / Dry Needling, Physiotherapy
What is IMS? Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is a technique that physiotherapists use to release muscles which may be causing pain. There is a certification process that physiotherapists have to go through to perform this type of treatment. With treatment very fine...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Feb 3, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
Trigger finger is when one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may bend or straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. What causes trigger finger? Each of the tendons which flex your fingers passes through a tunnel in...
