Many people use physiotherapy and athletic therapy interchangeably. However, these are two separate professions. But we get it. It’s confusing. If you aren’t a physiotherapist or athletic therapist, you might wonder what exactly is the big difference between the two.…
While no one wants to experience pain, sometimes, it’s completely unavoidable. Maybe you woke up with a knot in your upper back. Or perhaps you noticed a gradual ache begin to appear in your upper back throughout various parts of…
Maybe your doctor recently recommended physiotherapy for you. However, you’ve never been to a physiotherapist before, and you’re wondering what to expect — and even what a physiotherapist does. You might feel nervous and anxious about your upcoming appointment. So,…
While sciatica often gets thrown in with every other back pain case, it isn’t exactly the same thing. Unlike many other forms of back pain, sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve. It also doesn’t solely cause back pain. In fact,…
Knee pain is all too common. And it’s not surprising. Throughout your life, the knee takes on a lot of wear and tear. This joint helps you walk, run, jump, and more. In fact, for every additional pound of body…
Muscle strains impact individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In fact, muscle injuries account for 10-55% of all sports injuries. This isn’t a huge surprise, since our muscles provide force for all of the movements our bodies perform. Most…
Filing an MPI claim? Perhaps your brain feels a bit like it’s melting with all the insurance jargon. Or maybe you just want to be prepared if you’re ever in a car accident. Through this article, we hope to clarify…
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…
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…
Maybe you’ve seen these electrical devices to put on your body on the TV infomercials. The public is told that they can build and tone muscle and burn fat. You simply strap the device on your tummy, lay back and relax with…