Have you experienced a recent injury, accident or surgery? Were you recently hospitalized or do you have worsening symptoms related to a previous condition? Are you receiving ODSP or OntarioWorks? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to receive government funded physiotherapy in Ontario. Funding for physiotherapy services is provided through the Ontario Community …
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New year new you, sounds like a cliche but every year at least 1/3rd of Canadians make a New Year’s resolution. Health, wellness, and fitness goals are by far the most popular resolutions in Canada and around the world. In this blog post, we’ll share the secret to making, keeping, and conquering your new year’s resolution. Think of it …
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It’s that time of year again. As Canadians, we’re no strangers to winter and the hazards that come along with it. After all, we experience winter for almost half the year. While it’s a time to get cozy in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy winter activities like sledding and skiing, winter also means …
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What is arthritis? Arthritis occurs when one or more of your joints become inflamed, causing pain and/or stiffness that usually gets worse with age. When arthritis affects the joints in the hand, it can cause pain and stiffness. This often gets worse whenever the hands are used for completing repetitive tasks. How to ease pain? If you are suffering from …
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Are you feeling fatigued? Exhausted by a full schedule? Are your joints feeling sore because you’ve been stressing them all day or opposite, not moving all day? In today’s post, we will be discussing the difference between fatigue and tiredness and how we can help ourselves minimize and manage fatigue via energy conservation techniques. Fatigue vs. Tiredness, Let’s Get Technical …
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October is Occupational Therapy Month! This is a time to recognize the important work Occupational Therapists (OTs) do, helping Canadians overcome mental, physical and cognitive barriers. With the help of OTs, Canadians can participate in the activities they enjoy most! During Occupational Therapy Month, we will be highlighting some of our incredible OTs. Today we’re turning the spotlight on Chelsey …
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Manual Therapy For Improved Mobility & Pain Relief The Graston Technique is a patented form of manual therapy that uses stainless steel tools to perform muscle mobilizations. It is a kind of soft tissue mobilization used mainly by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, physical therapists/physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and some licensed Canadian massage therapists. How Does it Work? You can think of the …
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Easy, At-Home Stretches for Thumb Pain Relief Thumb pain, whether it’s right thumb pain or left thumb pain, is a common symptom of thumb osteoarthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis or CMC arthritis. These simple at home stretches for the thumb and wrist will help ease pain, increase range of motion, and stretch & strengthen to help ease sore, …
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Do your fingers feel like they’re locking or catching when bent? Are your fingers stiff and swollen (especially in the morning)? If so, you might have trigger finger. Check out this infographic to learn more about the symptoms of trigger finger, what can contribute to developing it, and what you can do to manage the symptoms. If you’re concerned about …
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