Corydon Physio Therapy Blog
In person appointments are available in a safe and comfortable environment.
Corydon Physiotherapy is open for in person appointments. We have ample space and square footage that far exceed spacing guidelines. You will be comfortable in our safe environment with private rooms.
This applies for Physiotherapy and Massage therapy.
We are providing in person service under the terms highlighted below:
1. All patients and staff are screened by questionnaire and are not allowed on the premises unless approved safe.
2. Stringent hygiene practices are in place for staff and sanitizing all touchable surfaces.
3. Distancing rules are in effect with the exception of the therapist and patient.
4. Therapists are working on an enhanced schedule so as to [...] Read more
Workstation Treadmill - Walk While You Work
Are you sitting comfortably? Now brace yourself and you may want to stand because what comes next may surprise you. Sitting is making us humans sick, giving us pain, and literally killing us.
Winter Running in Winnipeg
Let's embrace our winters and show that we don't let our climate keep us on the couch or in the car. Running is one example of a great winter sport. In this blog article I'll give some tips with videos that can make a run more invigorating.........
Snow Shovelling tips
Here is a short video demonstrating proper shovelling techniques (snow, gravel or soil ). Save a back injury and try these tips. Shovelling is an exercise and technique is important!
Tech Neck, The E-Epidemic of Neck Pain
Have you ever experienced an achy/sore neck while working on a mobile device like a smart phone or tablet? If so, you are part of an epidemic. With the explosion of all forms of computers comes an "Electronic Epidemic of pain". It has been called "Tech Neck"......
Golf, Keeping you on Course!
Golf season is coming! Believe it or not golf is a physically demanding sport, and therefore golf injuries are very common. As an example, Tiger Woods had back surgery for an injured lower back disc. As physiotherapists, patients often say to us, "please help me, I absolutely have to get back on the golf course, preferably tomorrow". No doubt Tiger will also have physiotherapy. The purpose of this article is to learn some common causes of golf injuries, and learn some injury prevention tips and warm-up exercises.
Video Appointments (TeleRehabilitation) available
We are still offering appointments by video (TeleRehabilitation).
What are the benefits of a video appointment (TeleRehabilitation)?
No delays in getting treatment during the current Coronavirus precautions.
A physiotherapist will gather important information both verbally and visually to be able to determine the problem.
Once the problem is identified, the physiotherapist can instruct on how to proceed with treatment at home. We can still help to:
- Decrease pain
- Heal faster
- Improve with less or no medication
- Learn how to treat a condition on your own
- Understand a condition and learn there are no mysteries
- Learn short and long term solutions for the [...] Read more
Heat or Cold? The Definitive Guide on How to Use Them for Pain or Injury.
Let’s stop the confusion. Please use the physiotherapy information in this article as your definitive guide to using heat or cold for an injury or condition.
Exercise, Why Bother? 3 Types of Exercises to Help Improve the Body
Why bother exercising? “I’m too busy, I’m not fat, I’ve tried it but my back aches and my feet hurt.” “I would like to exercise my right not to exercise”. We have all heard these statements before, but maybe we can provide some exercise facts that will help motivate you or get you back on track.
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Arthritis - Don't suffer needlessly
There are many different types of arthritis, however, the most common is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis of the joints. Osteoarthritis is a very common condition treated by physiotherapists, however, a lot of people do not realize that successful treatment is available.
The 5 Most Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is a symptom caused (in most cases) by an injury in one or more parts of the spine. It can be located in the upper, middle, and/or lower back.
This article will talk about the most common: Lower back pain, also known as “lumbago”.
How to Know if Your Back Pain is Chronic
How do you know what type of back pain you have? Read our article to find out if your back pain is chronic.
Your Guide to Different Types of Back Pain
Back pain is a complex topic, as it refers to a part of the body where multiple structures are working together - learn more about the different types of back pain in this comprehensive guide
How To Choose and Buy A Mattress or Pillow The Correct Way
Two of the most frequently asked questions from physiotherapy patients are “how do I choose a pillow,” and “how do I choose a mattress?” Mattress and pillow shopping is confusing because there are lots of choices, but once you understand what the pillow or mattress should be doing for you then it is less painful to choose one