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Rotator Cuff Q & A!

Rotator Cuff injuries can be difficult to understand, but here are our most common questions asked about the Rotator Cuff! I have a rotator cuff injury in my shoulder. What does this mean?  The rotator cuff refers to a group of muscles that attach from the shoulder blade to the humerus (upper arm). These tendons run through a groove under the upper outside edge of the shoulder blade. Any reduced …

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Q & A about Physio!

I am in a lot of pain and have swelling, should I still get physio? Physiotherapy includes an assessment and treatment plan. This will focus on the cause of injury and your signs and symptoms. Physiotherapy treatment will be customized based on the diagnosis, stage of your injury and level of pain, swelling, inflammation, and dysfunction. Early …

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Core Stability and the Treatment of Neck and Back Pain

What is Core Stability?   The core is made up of a group of 4 muscles: Transversus Abdominis, Multifidus, Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor.  These muscles work like a corset to stabilize the joints of the spine and pelvis in preparation for movement or loading.  They do this by increasing the tension in the connective tissue/fascia and by increasing the abdominal pressure.  Core muscles are intended to work at …

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IMS, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Traditional Chinese Medicine… What’s the Difference?!

With multiple different treatment options, we break down what each one means and what you should be booking for! What is the difference between Acupuncture from a physio and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture? The difference between these two types of acupuncture is that a Physiotherapist does acupuncture to treat muscle, joints, tendons and other musculoskeletal injuries. Traditional Chinese …

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Poor Posture Among Students

Is your child guilty of carrying their school bag over one shoulder? Do they slouch over the desk while studying or sitting in class? Has your child been sleeping on their stomach with their head completely rotated to one side? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above your child may be paving the groundwork for future musculoskeletal problems. These …

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Shockwave Therapy? Could It Help Me?

What is Shockwave Therapy?  Shockwave Treatment is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that involves the delivery of high energy sound waves to affected areas of the body to trigger the body’s own natural repair mechanisms and stimulate healing. It is a safe and effective treatment option. The recovery period is shorter than traditional invasive surgery and …

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What is Laser Therapy?

How Does Laser Therapy Work? Laser Therapy uses light to promote healing by improving blood flow and restoring normal cell function as a means to speed up the body’s natural healing process. Laser is used in conjunction with other physiotherapy modalities such as spinal/joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, massage/trigger point therapy, postural education, and customized rehabilitative …

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