The sciatic nerve begins at the lower back of the spinal cord and extends down to the buttock area making it the largest nerve in the human body. Responsible for supplying sensation to lower extremities, the sciatic nerve can become…
What are the differences between Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? When a person is pre-diabetic, they have impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance. This person is at risk of becoming diabetic and falling victim to cardiovascular disease. Type…
The abuse of opioids such as OxyContin, Hydromorph Contin, Percocet, and OxyNEO is a serious problem in Canada that affects the health and economic wellbeing of its population. The consequences of opioids abuse not only affect the abuser, but also…
Pro Fusion Rehab is pleased to announce that we can now provide physiotherapy service to eligible refugee patients in Canada under the government’s Interim Federal Health Program(IFHP). The IFHP provides limited, temporary coverage of health-care benefits to resettled refugee claimants…
Did you know that out of all professional athletes, golfers have the highest incidence of low back pain? Sunny summer skies set the perfect scene for golfers getting back into the swing of things. We’re here to help you make…
Ah, summer: the magical time of year where we make up for all the time cooped up indoors for the winter and get involved in any and all activities we can. Bicycles, rollerblading, marathons and sports galore… what could possibly…
It’s a gorgeous time of year to get outdoors and tackle some backyard projects. Gardening is a popular hobby and excellent exercise, but with many opportunities for injury and muscle strain. From planting and weeding, to building and lifting, your…
We love moms, and we thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the wonderful world of prenatal and post-partum care. With all the changes the body goes through during pregnancy, personal upkeep is super important to…
You went to the doctor, you got your XRAY, and you’ve booked a few appointments, but your pain hasn’t gone away yet. Sound familiar? Before you say physiotherapy isn’t working for you, there are a few things you should consider.…