What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that develops over time and often starts with pain in the shoulder joint during basic movement; it is also diagnosed as adhesive capsulitis. Many people do not realize they have this condition because a stiff shoulder that feels tight and immobile can be mistaken as the […]
How Can Electrotherapy Help Stroke Patients?
Electrical stimulation therapy—otherwise known as electrotherapy—involves attaching electrodes to the skin over a muscle. Once activated, it sends an electrical current through the muscle, causing it to contract repeatedly. This simulates using the muscle over and over to help re-educate the brain by building new neural pathways. This takes advantage of a principle called neuroplasticity: […]
Physiotherapy after Car Accidents
If you are ever involved in a car accident, the aftermath can include minor or serious injuries, both of which can have long lasting effects on your body and health. Your injuries can prevent you from doing the activities you love and can even affect your everyday routine. In many cases, the injuries a person […]
Working from home? Ergonomics tips from physiotherapist.
Whether you work from home full time, remotely, or because you are in self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you spend most of your time in front of a computer screen. A workstation at your home might consist of perching over your kitchen counter, sitting on your couch, or lying in bed with your […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Our Commitment.
Dear patients: To minimize the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are actively implementing Public Health Measures (PHM) as guided from Public Health Agency of Canada. To ensure everyone’s health and safety in our clinic, here is what we are doing: Keeping Our Environment Clean In all our clinics, we are cleaning surfaces with hospital grade […]
Should Your Child Try Physiotherapy?
It’s just as important for kids to get physiotherapy as it is for adults! Children are constantly growing and testing their strengths through activities, which can sometimes result in injuries. Although it may seem like kids heal more quickly than adults, they still need physiotherapists to teach them about exercises to prevent future injury. Having […]