Injuries

Clients who have back and neck pain often ask us “Do I need an X-ray?” and “Can an MRI tell me what’s wrong?” In this blog we hope to help answer those questions and put you at ease that your [...]

Growing up being highly involved in dance, as a dancer and a teacher, our Physiotherapist Samantha Church has been through her fair share of injuries, but also knows what dancing is all about and [...]

For decades it’s been common practice to apply ice to an injury to decrease swelling. The research supporting this approach has been very poor, and lately, studies are showing that ice may [...]

How to avoid slipping on ice? Living in Canada, our winters are filled with cold, snow and ice. Ice can be scary, since we don’t have the same level of traction as we do walking on asphalt or [...]

The snow has come and the time to hit the slopes has finally arrived! Skiing, whether it’s downhill or cross-country, can be a fun and healthy way enjoy winter. Nevertheless, skiing, much [...]

Did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis?  They come in different forms and have different symptoms.  It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, physical condition [...]

Osgood-Schlatter Disease What is OSD? Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is a condition most commonly found in children and adolescents, often during puberty, which is characterized by a painful bump [...]

Vertigo and BPPV Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, frequently referred to as BPPV, is one of the most common causes of vertigo – the sudden sensation that you or the room around you is [...]

The month of January is a busy time in most gyms or training centers. Many people attempt a comeback or a first experience at the gym, hoping to get into shape as part of their New Year’s [...]

When the holiday season is upon us  we know that it can be a stressful time of year with all the tasks and preparation at hand. It is also a great time getting together with family and friends to [...]