Joint replacement surgery is a common and effective way to treat severe joint pain and disability caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trauma. However, the recovery process can be challenging, and physiotherapy plays a critical role...
Your Abdomen During Pregnancy During pregnancy your overall blood supply increases by 30-50%. You need this blood as your body and organs accommodate for a growing baby. The kidneys, respiratory, GI systems, and liver expand as your pregnancy progresses. You may...
What is peripheral neuropathy? Circulation in the arms and legs is compromised and the blood vessels themselves become obstructed beginning with the small capillaries. That results in the surrounding tissue and nerves with not enough nutrients and oxygen, causes...
It’s getting to be that time of year again— cold weather, snow falling, icy roads and walkways. Although scenic, winter weather can make for difficult and dangerous walking conditions. Studies have shown falls to be the leading cause of injury in seniors in Canada. It...
You may not be ready to admit it just yet, but October has come to a close and that can mean only one thing: the holidays will be here before you know it. Whether you are involved in all the hustle and bustle of holiday party planning, or just planning a quiet time...
The Physio Team of Sarah and Hilary are excited to now offer dry needling treatments to our clients! Dry needling is a treatment technique where a small needle, similar to those used in acupuncture, is inserted through the skin into a trigger point in a muscle....
Have you ever heard of DRA? If you have been pregnant, it is likely a topic that you’ve heard of or learned about, or may have experienced during and after your pregnancy. Diastasis Rectus Abdominus is the stretching of the linea alba, which is the connective tissue...
Think of all the reasons you enjoy getting a massage. It’s relaxing, soothing and sometimes stimulating. The perks of infant massage are similar, but also include so much more. Massage for babies differs from massage in the adult world in that the primary focus of the...
October is Breast Cancer Month and a great time to bring awareness to a condition called lymphedema that can develop after breast cancer treatment. Lymphedema is defined as abnormal swelling, which in the case of breast cancer, is caused by damage to the lymph nodes...
It’s September which means back to school! Parents and students alike are all too familiar with the first-day-of-school overfilled backpacks carrying the necessities to get your child through the school year. But have you considered the consequences these heavy...
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