Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you're an athlete, an office worker, or a retiree, taking proactive steps to prevent knee pain can significantly...
Physiotherapy Articles
Anti-inflammatories for Soft Tissue Injuries – To Pop or Not Pop
Soft tissue injuries, such as a hamstring pull or an ankle sprain, are common occurrences in our active lives. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a fitness enthusiast, or simply prone to accidents,...
Basilar Thumb Arthritis – CMCJ OA
What is basilar thumb arthritis? Basilar thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of your thumb — also...
Heel Pain Affecting Your Day?
Ever experience an injury that did not have one single event that brought it on? These injuries can at times be due to change in our day to day activities. This type of injury can be simply call an...
What Causes Shin Splints?
So you’ve developed shin splints and you want to know what happened? What causes shin splints and how can you treat them? We can help.
Pack It Light, Wear It Right – Backpack Safety 101
Are you sending your children off to school with a brand new backpack slung over one shoulder? If you are like most parents, a new backpack was on your child's back to school shopping list along...
BPPV, Can It Be Caused By Binge Watching Netflix?
Have you ever heard of anyone getting BPPV from binge watching Netflix? We recently did and it was an interesting case. Usually our blogs are more on the technical side. We, however, thought that...
Physio: Is it for you?
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...
What is a Perilymphatic Fistula?
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...