Benefits of Physiotherapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of motor disabilities that limit a child’s movement, balance and strength. It is the most common childhood physical disability,...
Health Prevention: Include Physiotherapy in Your Wellness Routine!
The wellness movement has changed the lives of millions of Canadians. Thanks to wellness awareness, we care more than ever about keeping our bodies and...
The Importance of Men’s Pelvic Health
When men develop chronic pain in their back, hip, groin or leg, it can take years before doctors finally refer them to a physiotherapist. As...
Surgery or No Surgery—That is the Question
When you’re facing the prospect of back surgery, you’re right to feel a little apprehensive. Surgery involves anesthetics, a recovery period, sometimes side effects, and...
Physiotherapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Patients often ask what the difference is between a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist, and what benefits they might see from getting therapy from either...
Running: How Much is Too Much?
We hear so often about people who don’t get enough exercise. Everyone knows that it’s bad for your health to be a couch potato, but...
Does Your Child Have Flat Feet? Physio Techniques for Pediatric Pes Planus
A baby’s foot doesn’t have an arch. Instead, he or she has a cute pad of fat on the bottom of their foot. Somewhere between...
Physiotherapy for Positional Plagiocephaly
Do you find your infant has their head tilted to one side frequently? Or, have you found a flat spot on the side or back...
What Role Does Acupuncture Play in Physiotherapy?
Why does Meadowlands offer acupuncture alongside other physiotherapy techniques? This is a great question! We use acupuncture for a selection of conditions and illness, usually...
Smartphone Apps for Physio Compliance
Searching for a gift for a physiotherapist you know? Look no further, we have found the best gift of all: a tool to get better...