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Injury Spotlight: Osgood-Schlatter's Disease  (Young Athletes Beware!)

Injury Spotlight: Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Young Athletes Beware!)

What is it?

Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an injury to the growth plate of the shin bone known as the tibia, which is located just below the kneecap. It is a common condition found in younger athle...

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Healthy Computer Habits: How to protect yourself from repetitive strain injuries

Healthy Computer Habits: How to protect yourself from repetitive strain injuries

For the majority of our day, many of us may find ourselves seated in front of a computer, whether for work, communication, or leisure. Too much time sitting at a screen can create a stress on the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back,...

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Why is My Weight Plateauing?

Why is My Weight Plateauing?

We have all experienced the frustration when regardless of our hardworking for weight loss, the scale stays the same! We're exercising, watching portions, avoiding sweets, and tracking our diet, so what gives? Why won’t the scale ...

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Your Hands & Knitting/Crochet: Facts & tips you need to know!

Your Hands & Knitting/Crochet: Facts & tips you need to know!

Do you enjoy needle point?  Do you spend your free time knitting?  Do you have hand pain?  Do you have arthritis in your hands?  

If you answered yes to any, or all, of the questions above, then this blog is FOR YOU!  Do...

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How to Choose the Right Physiotherapist?

How to Choose the Right Physiotherapist?

With the growing number of physiotherapy clinics, and demand for non-surgical, conservative treatment alternatives, we are faced with the question of "who do I choose?”. . Here are some helpful tips to choose the right physiotherap...

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Should I use hot or cold?

Should I use hot or cold?

“Should I use heat or ice?” ... One of the most common questions asked to physiotherapists following an injury or during a rehab program.

Cold and heat therapy can help to reduce pain, assist wi...

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Setting Successful New Year's Resolutions

Setting Successful New Year's Resolutions

Now that we have just over one week of 2018 under our belts, many have already failed their new year's resolutions, either because they set ambitious goals, without a thorough plan of action, or unsure how to stick to them.   Whethe...

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What 'CORE' really means ...

What 'CORE' really means ...

What is it?

The core is a functional system of stabilizing muscles that encompass your entire trunk. They are involved in almost every movement of the entire body, with a main function of stopping movemen...

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The Importance of Dietary Calcium and Magnesium

Calcium is an essential mineral well known for its role in bone health. About 99% of our body’s calcium is found in the bones and teeth. Acute calcium deficiency is challenging to detect since blood calcium is maintained within a ...

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Fast Facts About Tennis Elbow (a.k.a lateral epicondylalgia)

Fast Facts About Tennis Elbow (a.k.a lateral epicondylalgia)

Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as Tennis Elbow (TE) is a soft tissue condition where the extensor tendons (attaching from forearms to elbow region) become overused, creating pain and tenderness symptoms upon movement. The pain is th...

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