Golf Movement Assessment: Learn Your Swing and Play Better!
Written by Vanessa McCrae, Physiotherapist If you are experiencing pain in your golf swing, if you can’t seem to make that swing correction that you have been working on for months, or if you are just trying to gain a few yards and be more consistent on the golf course - a Golf Movement Assessment …Continue reading "Golf Movement Assessment: Learn Your Swing and Play Better!"
An Intro To Vestibular Physiotherapy
Written by Jordan Knapman, Physiotherapist Vestibular therapy, or vertigo treatment by a physiotherapist, is one of those topics that you likely don’t come across unless you or someone you know has been impacted by vertigo or severe dizziness. One of the most common misconceptions about vertigo is that it is something you ‘just need …Running and Gait Analysis: The Answers You’ve Been Searching For
Written by Dr. Claire Wells, Chiropractor Maybe you’re an experienced runner who’s been dealing with the same recurring “niggle” during long runs for years. Or maybe you’re thinking about doing your first 10k but you’re not sure if your body is ready to take on the training. Or maybe you feel great when running, …Continue reading "Running and Gait Analysis: The Answers You’ve Been Searching For"
Torticollis and Plagiocephaly – Pediatric Physiotherapy Can Help!
Written by Gina Rolf, Physiotherapist As a peak health physiotherapist who works with kids, I am frequently asked about two common conditions in babies: torticollis and plagiocephaly. While they may sound like tongue twisters, these conditions can have significant impacts on a child's development. In this blog post, we will explore these conditions, including …Continue reading "Torticollis and Plagiocephaly – Pediatric Physiotherapy Can Help!"
Knee Pain and You: What You Need to Know
Written by Chiropractor Dr. Nathan Boone Maybe you remember what happened: a twist, a step, a fall. Maybe you don’t! Either way, the discomfort in your knee has morphed from a nuisance into an unrelenting and gnawing pain, present during even the simplest day-to-day tasks. Knee pain, unfortunately, appears to be a universal consequence …Tracking Motor Milestones: What to Look For in Your Child
Written by Melissa Penman, Physiotherapist If you are a parent, teacher, early childhood educator, or anyone who works closely with children, you may be familiar with the term motor milestones. My goal today is to break down these milestones to help you familiarize yourself with what to keep an eye on, and when it …Continue reading "Tracking Motor Milestones: What to Look For in Your Child"
Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Written by Dr. Claire Wells, Chiropractor Are you having pain during or after running? Whether you’ve been racing for years or just bought your first pair of running shoes, none of us are immune to pain and injury. Here are answers to some common questions you may be experiencing. What Is the Most Common …Continue reading "Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them"
Exercise Is Medicine for Osteoarthritis
Written by Kate Thompson, Physiotherapist Many diagnoses and conditions are prescribed medication to help manage it. Diabetes is treated with insulin or high cholesterol with some variety of statin medication. For OA, one of the best-known treatment options is exercise, when dosed correctly and specific to you. How Exercise Can Help Manage Your Osteoarthritis …The Myths and Misconceptions About Osteoarthritis
Written by Kate Thompson, Physiotherapist What Are Some Common Myths About Osteoarthritis? Although a very common diagnosis, there seem to be many misconceptions about what Osteoarthritis is or what may affect it. Let’s dive into some of these together! Myth #1: I Heard That Running Gives You OA “I enjoy running for exercise. I …Continue reading "The Myths and Misconceptions About Osteoarthritis"
Osteoarthritis: A Brief Introduction
Written by Kate Thompson, Physiotherapist So You’ve Been Told You Have Osteoarthritis. You’ve Landed on The Right Page… What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that commonly affects joints of the body such as the hip and knee, shoulders and hands [1], and is a lot more common than people think. If we zoom …Peak Prenatal Program
Written by Helen Lo, Physiotherapist Are you or is someone you know pregnant? If so, we have some exciting news to share! Introducing… Peak Prenatal, a comprehensive Peak Program designed to empower women to conquer all stages of pregnancy from conception to delivery! My name is Helen, and I am a pelvic floor physiotherapist at …
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
Written by Helen Lo, Physiotherapist What is it Related Pelvic Girdle Pain? Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain is a specific category of pelvic pain that impacts women during pregnancy. It is characterized by pain in the lower back, hips, and/or pubic area that can be exacerbated by certain activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or even …
Guidelines for Physical Activity During Pregnancy
Written by Helen Lo, Physiotherapist For anyone out there wondering if it is safe to exercise during pregnancy, let me be the first to tell you YES, and it’s encouraged! Traditionally, medical advice during pregnancy included reducing exertion and avoiding strength training out of fear of causing potential harm to the baby and injury to …
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: What Is It and Who Can It Help?
Written by Helen Lo, Physiotherapist Contrary to popular belief, good pelvic floor health is a lot more than “just doing kegels”. Sometimes, it is even the opposite and there is a large focus on pelvic floor relaxation. What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy? Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that requires additional …
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Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
Have you noticed that one shoulder sits higher than the other? Do you find you tend to always lean to one side? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your waist looks fuller on one side, and that your clothes fit a bit funny. You may have something called scoliosis, which is an abnormal curvature of the …How Often Should You Have Physiotherapy?
By: Blair Milne, Physiotherapist When you’re a patient in physiotherapy, the sessions are generally set up to be once-a-week appointments for a certain amount of time. During those appointments, your physiotherapist will dig into whatever issues you’re dealing with that day, whether it’s pain in your knee or weakness in your hip. And then …
Do I Need a Physio or Chiropractor For Sciatica?
By: Dr. Claire Wells, Chiropractor A sharp pain begins in your lower back, shoots down one of your legs and makes it impossible to walk normally. If this has happened to you or someone you know, it’s likely that you have sciatica—the medical term for a condition in which nerve roots in the spine …
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9 Conditions That Physiotherapy Can Treat
By: Blair Milne, Physiotherapist You might think of physiotherapy as something reserved for people with broken bones or other serious injuries, but it’s so much more than that. From sprained ankles to frozen shoulders—there are many common conditions that a physiotherapist can help you recover from that will improve your quality of life. A physiotherapist …
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