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...
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Physiotherapy Articles
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...
What Is The 5 Minute Cover Test?
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...
Thankful!
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...
Is IMS (or Dry Needling) Right For Me?
IMS or Dry Needling is a type of Physiotherapy involving the careful insertion of very fine needles into the affected muscle to assist the muscle to release. It is very helpful for some people, and not suitable for others depending on a variety of factors. Click on this blog to find out more…
What is Trigger Finger? A hand therapist explains
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?...
Physio & Dizziness: My Journey Understanding How Physio Can Help Dizziness
How it all started January 2021 A young woman, with a limited understanding of physiotherapy and no understanding of vestibular therapy, scours the internet in search of a full time job during the...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it goes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the...
Knee Arthritis Treatment
Have you ever wondered what knee arthritis was or were concerned about it? If that is the case, let us review some of the basics. What is knee arthritis? It can also be called osteoarthritis or...