Physiotherapy treatment can address the needs of clients suffering from injuries and acute or chronic conditions. Several therapeutic devices are often employed to help relieve pain and promote healing. One approach that modern clinics use is laser therapy, which uses photons of light to help reduce pain while encouraging healing. It is used for a […]
The holiday season can be fun, joyous, chaotic, and stressful all at the same time. Throughout the winter holidays, many of us are busy decorating our homes, shopping for presents, standing and cooking for hours, and running errands. According to Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine: “75 percent of Canadians will experience foot health problems in […]
While the holiday season can bring great joy, it can also be stressful. With all the preparations, shopping and social events, we sometimes find ourselves physically and mentally exhausted during the month of December. Elevated stress levels can potentially affect overall health. When a person experiences exhaustion, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, […]
For many athletes, injuries that prevent them from competing can be devastating. When an injury and/or intense pain prevent you from playing, sports therapy is required to heal the injury, reduce pain, restore full mobility, and improve performance. A licensed and skilled therapist can create an individualized treatment plan to get both professional and amateur […]
Our feet play an important role by carrying us from place to place. However, most of us do not care for our feet until we experience pain. Severe or chronic pain limits our activities and lifestyle. Areas of Pain The foot is a complex anatomical structure constructed of a network of bones, muscles, tendons, and […]
Many of us lead busy lives. We spend 8 to 9 hours at work, trying to complete every task before commuting home. This routine can take a toll on our health, and no even though we care for our bodies, eat a proper diet, and exercise regularly, stress can cause real physical pain and other […]
Knee pain is a common ailment affecting people of all ages. Although it is prevalent in older adults, knee pain can also occur in young people. Arthritis is often considered the number one culprit for knee pain, but certain activities (e.g. sports and dance) -- and genetics -- may also be contributory factors. When it […]
Back pain, historically, is a common condition experienced by people of all ages. About 80 percent of the world’s population experiences back pain at some point, with the lower back being the common source of the discomfort. Depending on its severity, back pain could make a person’s life miserable. It potentially hinders performing one’s daily […]
Having a busy schedule, balancing work and kids, and watching your weight can be challenging. Waking up early, preparing breakfast, getting kids ready for school, and then getting ready for work can usurp precious morning time. Often, we don’t have time to prepare a healthful meal. Takeout or a quick slice of pizza seems like […]
So you've been hitting the gym for as long as you can remember, yet cannot explain why you still are carrying an extra 20 pounds. The problem may not be with the gym or the time you spend working out. It may be time to consider the relationship among your workout routine, what you eat, […]
