Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/app/plugins/js_composer/include/params/tab_id/tab_id.php:1) 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/app/plugins/js_composer/include/params/tab_id/tab_id.php:1) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/feed-rss2.php on line 8 concussion - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:34:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://pthealthsa.blob.core.windows.net/website/2023/10/redtree1.ico concussion - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca 32 32 Concussions: myths, facts, and recovery guidelines https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/concussions-myths-facts-and-recovery-guidelines/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:09:17 +0000 https://www.pthealth.ca/?p=36365 Lifemark registered physiotherapists Janine Ankenmann and Cregg Webber discussed how to identify concussions, myths around management, and steps to return to learning, home or work activities in a free webinar. Over half a million Canadians sustain one or more concussions each year, the majority of which result from falls and motor vehicle accidents (not sport). Resulting from a direct hit to the head or ...

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6 concussion myths debunked https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/6-concussion-myths-debunked/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:54:46 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36121 Have you or someone close to you experienced a concussion recently? Don’t know what concussion information to believe? You are not the only one! Doing your own research can be hard, so here are 6 concussion myths we have debunked for you. Myth #1: You need to lose consciousness to have a concussion Loss of consciousness only happens around 10% ...

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May is National Physiotherapy Month. So what is physiotherapy? https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/may-is-national-physiotherapy-month-so-what-is-physiotherapy/ Tue, 03 May 2022 17:46:19 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=35979 Did you know that May is National Physiotherapy Month? While many studies show that receiving the right care after an injury can make a big difference in your recovery, not everyone is familiar with physiotherapy. So what is physiotherapy? Also called physical therapy, physiotherapy is a healthcare service that uses a holistic approach to recovery. Experienced physiotherapists use their knowledge ...

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Physiotherapist Spotlight: Alex Singh https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/physiotherapist-spotlight-alex-singh/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:14:30 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=25739   It’s no secret that we love our team members here at pt Health. Clinic culture is a huge thing for us, which is why we love turning the spotlight on our fantastic clinicians. Today we’re talking to Clinic Team Manager and physiotherapist at Trafalgar Physiotherapy pt Health in Oakville Ontario. Alex dispells some common vestibular myths, explains why you ...

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Going for a bike ride? Here’s how helmets can keep you safe https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/going-for-a-bike-ride-heres-how-helmets-can-keep-you-safe/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:01:07 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=35436 With summer in the air, it’s time to dust off the bike, rollerblades, scooters and skateboards for some fun outdoor activity. When it comes to injury prevention, all of these sports have one thing in common: the need to wear a helmet. For cyclists, the most common cause of serious injury is a collision with a vehicle. According to Parachute Canada, ...

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Sports Concussion: Is Your Child at Risk? https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/sports-concussion-is-your-child-at-risk/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:21:45 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=33429 Any child who plays contact sports has an increased risk of concussion. A concussion if often the result of a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that can cause chemical changes in the brain which, in turn, make it more difficult for the brain cells to function and communicate. Sports that carry a risk of concussions You’re ...

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3 Most Common Football Injuries https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/3-most-common-football-injuries/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:51:47 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=28848 What to Watch Out For On the Field We are less than a week away from Super Bowl LIII, one of the most watched sporting events of the year. It’s where every name in the NFL aspires to be – but, this being football, it’s important to remember that there are also a few common injuries that could leave a ...

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Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/concussion-symptoms-diagnosis-treatments/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:48:33 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=20358   So you’ve bumped your head during a soccer game and now have a concussion. What’s next, you may wonder? Well, for the most part, the majority of people recover from a concussion within 7-10 days, however, up to 30% may have symptoms that last longer. How do you deal with these symptoms? Can physiotherapy actually help? Continue reading to ...

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