Here at pt Health, we’re honoured to have so many incredibly driven and ambitious people working at our clinics across the country. We love clinician spotlights because they are a chance to introduce these fantastic clinic team members, give them a platform to share what they love about their careers, and learn a little more about the people that make pt …
Amazing Massage Therapist Opportunities, Come Join Us!
Our Registered Massage Therapists are an important part of our collaborative healthcare team who provide outstanding care to our patients. We are looking for smart, forward-thinking problem solvers to help us improve the health and well-being of all our patients. Our clinics are busy, yet our team brings energy and fun to the clinic every day. Why Become a Massage Therapist …
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Ask a Clinician: Kegel Exercises, Everything You Need to Know
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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3 Signs Your Ankle Injury is Causing Lower Back Pain
How Ankle Pain Can Spread to the Back Sprained ankles are the most common sports-related injuries seen by physiotherapists. If you’ve ever rolled or sprained your ankle, you understand how it can impact the way you walk or run (known as your gait) and the way your body aligns (your body mechanics). But did you know that not seeking treatment …
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Contest: 21-Day Challenge
Prize: A Fitbit Alta & Waterbottle When: February 1 – 21, 2018 How: Post pictures or videos of your progress on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or with the form below. You get up to 3 entries a day (one for each platform) for a total of 63 chances to win! Remember to use the hashtag #pthealth21! How to Win Form a …
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Myth or Fact: Should You See Doctor Before Starting a New Exercise Routine?
The benefits of regular exercise are countless: improved memory, cardiovascular health, weight control and more. With so many health benefits, it’s easy to get ahead of yourself and jump right into a new exercise routine. If you haven’t exercised in a long time, have health issues, or are not sure where to start, it might be a good idea …
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Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
The word “sciatica” seems to be thrown around quite often in the physical medicine world but what does it really mean when a clinician tells you that you have sciatica? In this blog post, we’ll define sciatica, talk about signs and symptoms of sciatica, discuss possible causes of sciatica, and finally address some drug-free treatment options. What is Sciatica? To begin …
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Webinar: Knee Osteoarthritis and Bracing
Watch this webinar on demand, just click the register now button to get started, or click here. Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease affecting the knee joints, and it is considered the most common cause of arthritis pain with 16 million people affected by the disease annually. 1 million Canadians live with knee OA, with one …
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Treating Erectile Dysfunction with Physiotherapy
Though it may be both frustrating and embarrassing, suffering from erectile dysfunction is a common problem for men from a wide range of age groups. In a recent study of about 4,000 Canadian men between the ages of 40 and 88, almost half had issues of erectile dysfunction. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney …
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