More than two million American and Canadian children visit the emergency room each year for ankle injuries.[i] Be it a sprain or strain, understanding the intricacies of this condition can help facilitate a prompt recovery which is why we are here to help break it (no pun intended) down for you. Ankle Pain: Sprain or Strain? A sprain means one …
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Physiotherapists can tell a lot about a person just by looking at them. We may not be mind readers, but we are rather disciplined when it comes to detecting potential weaknesses within a person’s musculoskeletal frame. For example, if you spend time hunched over your desk or computer we might notice a curvature of the back and neck. Like to …
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Now that spring is here, we find it fit to talk about golf/tennis elbow even though technically any repetitive movement which puts a strain on the forearm muscle and elbow tendons can cause the condition. Wear and tear from things like typing, lifting, and even hand tool use, can cause a breakdown in tendon tissue resulting in painful inflammation surrounding …
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Did you know non-surgical treatment is an effective therapy for acute and chronic neck pain? If you suffer from problematic neck pain, often, the right exercises and physiotherapy may be all you need to help recondition the neck muscles while also improving mobility, strength, posture, and function. Need further convincing? Take a look at these physiotherapist inspired tips. 1. Check …
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Your body relies on sufficient blood flow to bathe your organs and tissues however sometimes pregnancy, age, smoking, inactivity, chronic fatigue, and certain medical conditions can slow vital circulation. When this happens, you may notice increased swelling in your arms, legs, and feet along with symptoms like varicose veins, edema, phlebitis, or even thrombosis, which is a life-threatening blood clot. …
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Hands down, one of the most common conditions we see in our clinics are muscular issues due to an underlying cause of tendonitis or arthritis. While continuous physio treatments are obviously the best course of action, some patients are not able to keep up with weekly visits. In those cases, patients often turn to oral medications like NSAIDs, or aspirin …
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Do you suffer knee pain but not sure if you should purchase a knee brace? Or better yet, already have one but don’t think it’s doing you any good? With hundreds of makes to choose from, it’s no wonder you may be feeling confused. In today’s article, however, physiotherapists get real on knee bracing questions so you can zero in …
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Did you know that only about 25 percent of people have a normal running pattern, which means that their foot pronates just enough to absorb shock? If you’ve ever tried squeezing your feet into shoes using a store-bought orthotics, you know that they don’t leave much wiggle room. Unless you have a classic foot shape, these products will not do …
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It is a challenge many of us face. When should we go to the doctor? Sometimes it is obvious, but other times, like when you suffer chronic back pain, which 80 percent Canadians do, it is not so apparent. The pain is real but on the other hand you are trying to decide if you want to spend the money …
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