Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the cornerstone domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121 Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wp-latest-posts domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/app/themes/x-child/framework/views/global/Extractor.php on line 259 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/app/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/app/Common/Meta/Robots.php on line 89 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/feed-rss2.php on line 8 Ask a Clinician - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:22:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://pthealthsa.blob.core.windows.net/website/2023/10/redtree1.ico Ask a Clinician - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca 32 32 What exactly is chiropractic care? https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/what-exactly-is-chiropractic-care/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:18:33 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=35490 Chiropractic care is a service that you likely have heard about, but there is a lot about the profession that you might not know about. Let’s have a look at some frequently asked questions about chiropractic care. What is a chiropractor? According to the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the regulatory body of chiropractors working within Ontario, chiropractors are regulated health ...

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]]> We Answer the Most Googled Physiotherapy Questions https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/we-answer-the-most-googled-physiotherapy-questions/ Fri, 07 May 2021 16:30:39 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=21453   According to Google, “one in 20 Google searches are for health-related information.” That’s not a surprising statistic, after all, we’ve all done it. Google is increasingly becoming our first stop in gathering relevant health information. From small aches and pains to more pressing concerns. Here we’ll answer the most Googled questions about Physiotherapy. Is physiotherapy covered by OHIP? The ...

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]]> Meet Our Psychologist: Vanessa McColl https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/meet-our-psychologist-vanessa-mccoll/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:48:41 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=29033 As we continue through the month of February we will be featuring a different pt Health psychologist as we honor Psychology Month. This week we chatted with Vanessa McColl a psychologist who works at pt Health and Wellness Centre Gladstone Halifax.  Vanessa has been part of the pt Health team for over 7 years in the Halifax Regional Municipality. She completed her ...

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]]> Meet Our Psychologist: Karen Smith https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/meet-our-psychologist-karen-smith/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:34:53 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=29019 February is Psychology month, and we wanted to recognize a few of the psychologists we have here on staff here at pt Health. First up we are chatting with Karen Smith, Psychologist at our Cole Harbour Integrated Health Services – pt Health clinic in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. “I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for over 14 years. I graduated from ...

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]]> We Asked a Physiotherapist to Compare Drugstore vs. Custom Orthotics https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/we-asked-a-physiotherapist-to-compare-drugstore-vs-custom-orthotics/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:33:29 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=27830 Not sure if custom orthotics are really worth it? pt Health physiotherapist Paul Love, who has been practicing for 27 years, explains the difference between drugstore orthotics (also called over-the-counter or off-the-shelf orthotics, Dr. Scholl’s, or shoe inserts) and custom-made orthotics. Orthotics are one of the cheapest and easiest preventative measures for correcting foot problems. They can help reduce and ...

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]]> How to Choose the Right Running Shoes For You https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/choosing-the-right-running-shoes-for-you/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:05:17 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=26195   If there’s one thing physiotherapists are passionate about, it’s supportive footwear. With so many options out there, from Yeezys to Nike, to New Balance, choosing the right shoes for your needs can be hard. But we’re here to get you started on the right foot and choose the right sneakers for you. Here we’ll discuss what overpronation is, what ...

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]]> Ask a Clinician: Kegel Exercises, Everything You Need to Know https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/ask-a-clinician-kegel-exercises-everything-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:42:10 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=23006   It could be argued that there’s never been so much interest in pelvic health, from jade eggs in the pages of GOOP to Ben Wa balls in the film Fifty Shades Darker, even old-school Kegel exercises are getting their time in the limelight. This could be why a Google search for “kegel exercises” returns over 844,000 results and endless questions. To ...

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]]> Ask a Clinician: Do I Need Arthroscopic Surgery for my Arthritic Knees? https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/ask-a-clinician-do-i-need-arthroscopic-surgery-for-my-arthritic-knees/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:15:11 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=19373   You may have seen a recent article posted on CBC titled Why Canada is Wasting Millions on Useless Knee Surgeries. The article, which you can read here, sheds light on the latest research that suggests arthroscopic surgical repair may not be the best option for patients with degenerative knee diseases like osteoarthritis. This evidence and the recommended guidelines developed ...

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