Benefits of Physiotherapy for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition of the spine that causes it to curve in a C-shape or S-shape. Symptoms usually include uneven shoulders, a single shoulder...
Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries
When you think of physiotherapy, you may think of a program designed to help those of average athleticism recover from surgery or a work injury....
Physiotherapy for Labour and Delivery
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes an incredible physical transformation. Her cardiovascular system readjusts to nearly double the amount of blood pumping through her body...
How Physiotherapy Can Boost Your Immune System
The body’s immune system is one of the most powerful defenses we have against illness and disease, especially during the cooler months of the year...
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...
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...
