Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) describes an injury caused by overuse. Repetition of the same movement or action over and over causes inflammation and eventually, damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves. They most commonly affect wrists, fingers, and forearms, but can also affect other body parts like knees, ankles, hips, and shoulders. RSI can be a…
Physiotherapy is recommended by doctors and healthcare teams as a key part of recovery after an injury or accident and as a way to manage chronic conditions. Physiotherapists are trained in treatment methods to help patients attain their highest level of functioning, no matter what the injury or condition may be. Physiotherapists see a variety…
According to Brain Injury Canada, 160 000 Canadians sustain a brain injury each year. While the symptoms of a concussion traditionally abate after four to six weeks, approximately 30% of patients have symptoms that persist longer. That’s a lot of people suffering for a long period of time. Concussions and other neurological injuries are known…
Massage therapy is a beneficial way that people can enhance their lives that many people don’t take advantage of. There are many physical and mental benefits to using massage therapy regularly. Scheduling regular massage appointments can change your life! Massage therapy can help with mental health, physical health, medical conditions, and more. Talking to your…
Getting a proper night’s sleep is one of the most important ways to manage stress, pain, and feel prepared to tackle your day confidently. When you can’t sleep, you feel the effects the next day both physically and mentally. Chronic sleeplessness, or insomnia, can lead and contribute to a variety of larger health issues. Physiotherapy…
Stress from our daily life, families, and jobs is felt by everyone. Sitting at a desk for eight hours at a time, moving things around the house, picking up children, and standing on the subway has a physical toll on our bodies. It also creates problems for our mental health. Back pain, neck pain, and…
Tennis elbow is a common injury caused by strain in the tendons in the forearm. The tendons become inflamed where they join the outside of the elbow joint. This condition is not to be confused with Golfer’s Elbow – a similar condition but with the strained tendons connecting to the inner elbow joint. Any repetitive…
Body pain has a significant impact on our mental well-being in addition to our physical well-being. When you are experiencing pain, everything task feels more difficult and even the simplest of responsibilities and actions can feel impossible. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, joint pain, or headaches, sometimes you are unable to work or perform…
Physiotherapy has become one of the most popular healthcare fields in Canada. With a variety of benefits to treating conditions and alleviating pain, many people are turning to physiotherapy as a primary or supplementary healthcare option. Even with its advancement to the forefront of healthcare, there are still many facts that people don’t know about…