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...
“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...
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 are unsure how to find success.
Many people begin their exercise routines with intentions of getting stronger, losing weight and improving health, but wind up disappointed when they lose willpower and commitment.
Many women are misled to believe that they can’t have a healthy pregnancy following a plant-based diet. According to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietitians of Canada, “appropriately planned vegetarian, includi...
Our hip is a 'ball-and-socket' joint, that permits 3 movement in three planes. As a result, it is one of our more mobile (due to 3 planes of movement), yet stable joints. The joint is surrounded by strong muscles, that not only pro...
Stuck working at a desk all day? Experiencing neck or shoulder pain? Poor posture from our electronic devices, reading, and driving, can lead to a lot of upper body dysfunction of the neck, s...
Ahh, the fall season ... falling leaves, cooling temperatures, and it's trade show time again! This weekend, is Ottawa's Baby Show, November 4 & 5, 2017, at the EY Centre.
Blocked breast ducts are a common problem for many women who are breast feeding. If the blocked duct does not spontaneously clear in a day, physiotherapy treatment can be highly effective in resolving the blockage.
Stress is something that all of us experience from time to time. While it's unavoidable, it's also manageable, and your physiotherapist can help.
