Welcome winter! Welcome snow! Welcome shovelling! Welcome lower back pain! Shovelling greatly increases the risk of low back pain and injury due to the ergonomics, weight of the snow, and the repetitive nature [...]
Fall is in the air, and it is back to school time! We see, too often, the negative effects heavy backpacks have on the postures of those who carry them. [...]
Physiotherapy after an ankle injury has been proven to greatly improve the speed of recovery and optimize healing. Research shows that physiotherapy and exercise may reduce the occurrence of recurrent [...]
Here it is... The top 10 best exercises to do post knee injury! **Don’t do any exercises that increase symptoms or pain. Be sure to check with a physio before [...]
As athletes, it is drilled into us… ICE YOUR INJURY! And most of us did. We never questioned it. We iced. Sprained ankle- ice. Broken finger- ice. Twisted knee- ice. [...]
CrossFit has exploded into the fitness world. You can’t enter a gym, or pick up a fitness magazine without some reference to the WOD, a new kettlebell swing, or directions [...]
Yes- tennis elbow can occur even if you don’t play tennis. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis are both terms that refer to pain or tenderness on the outside of the [...]
It’s coming… ski season is just around the corner! If you haven’t been doing those squats, or holding those planks, it’s not too late to start! Read on for [...]
Arthritis… where to start? Over 4.6 million Canadians suffer from arthritis. It is the number one cause of disability among Canadians. Every 60 seconds, there is a new diagnosis of [...]
Halloween is over, the leaves have fallen and we are beginning to move into the colder weather. I have had many patients express to me their disappointment that their outdoor [...]
