How to manage chronic illness: Ask a Physiotherapist!
Self-Management for Chronic Illness With over 3/5 Canadian adults living with a chronic illness, it is important to be able to help my clients find ways to self-manage these illnesses. [...]
Physiotherapy and the spine: Yoga can help!
Spine Mobility As a physiotherapist I am always trying to find simple and quick ways to incorporate exercises into my client’s day. I find majority of us sit far too [...]
“How do I find the best physiotherapy clinic?”
We are often asked this question by many who are interested in starting physiotherapy. It can certainly feel like an overwhelming venture, especially when there are so many clinics available [...]
Is Virtual Physiotherapy For Me?
Virtual meetings. Virtual birthday parties. Virtual interviews. Virtual School. Virtual physiotherapy? We have all been significantly impacted by COVID-19, and have had to adapt all areas of our lives [...]
Should I exercise if I’m in pain? — Ask a physiotherapist!
Pain and Exercise Introduction Pain continues to be one of the leading contributors to disability around the globe. In fact, one of the most prominent reasons that individuals seek Physiotherapy [...]
The Basics of Lower Back Pain (Part 3): How to Progress Management – Ask a Physiotherapist!
The following is a general four week sample plan which focuses on general strengthening, posture, products and life style changes to help alleviate low back pain. If any of the [...]
The Basics of Lower Back Pain (Part 2): All About Management!
Before we go any further, it is important to seek medical attention if your back pain has any of the following characteristics: - the pain is worse at night or [...]
The Basics of Lower Back Pain: Ask a Physiotherapist! (Part 1)
Research has shown that 80% of adults living in North America suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. In fact, low back pain is the leading [...]
Vestibular Rehabilitation: What is it and Who Can Benefit?
What is vestibular rehab? It is a specialized form of physiotherapy that helps treat vestibular disorders or symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, balance loss, or visual dysfunction. The goals of vestibular [...]
4 Common Misconceptions About Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that has many beliefs which have become popularized in the general public. Some of these are based on facts and some are myths, [...]
The Benefits of Sleep – Ask a Physiotherapist!
A crucial component of a healthy and resilient body is a good night’s sleep. It’s not just about the quantity of sleep but the quality as well. Sleep is a [...]
KT Tape: What is it and how does it work? – Ask a Physiotherapist
Have you ever heard a friend say they got KT tape for their shoulder? Or have you seen athletes sporting colourful pieces of tape and ever wondered why it’s there? [...]