Fueling your body the right way can make all the difference in how you train, recover, and perform. At Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre, our Registered Dietitians offer sports nutrition services, designed to help athletes and active individuals reach their full potential!
For thousands of years Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture has aided people with pain relief or discomfort for many different health issues and concerns. Our TCM Acupuncturist at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre explains the benefits of TCM and Acupuncture.
Swelling is an expected side-effect of surgery, but many do not realize that swelling can take weeks, or even months to go away entirely. Our physiotherapists at the Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre can help with your recovery from surgery, including the swelling.
With summer in full swing, it’s finally perfect swimming weather again! Our physiotherapists at the Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre outline how they can help you prevent and/or manage the symptoms of swimmer’s shoulder.
The McKenzie Method is used to assess injuries or discomfort of the musculoskeletal system, with focus on self-management. Anything that affects the spine, joints, muscles, or tendons can be evaluated using the Mckenzie Method. Our physiotherapists at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre can use the McKenzie Method to form a treatment plan and improve symptoms.
Pregnancy can lead to a variety of additional postnatal health conditions, the most common being back pain, urinary incontinence, and reduced strength and flexibility. As a new mom, it’s important to take care of yourself! Here are some benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy for new moms.
Managing chronic pain and its impact on one’s quality of life can be difficult, especially when it impacts our sex lives. With the rise of education in pelvic floor physiotherapy, those who suffer from pain during intercourse no longer have to suffer in silence. Our pelvic floor physiotherapists at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre can help you find pleasure instead of pain in your sex life again.
Running is a fun, and affordable past-time, and a great way to stay healthy. But when done incorrectly, it can lead to injury and pain. At Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre we have physiotherapists who are trained in physiotherapy for running to help you enjoy running to the fullest.
As winter arrives and temperatures drop, many people prefer to stay indoors. However, some choose winter sports and hobbies to stay active, which is vital for physical and mental well-being. Our physiotherapists at Ottawa emphasize the benefits of physiotherapy and winter activities.
With winter creeping up on us, it is time to get that snow shovel out and ready for action! Before you head out, our Ottawa physiotherapists share a few things to keep in mind for safe snow shovelling and to help prevent injuries.
