What is the Tempomandibular Joint (TMJ)? The Tempomandibular joint (TMJ) is more commonly known as the jaw joint, and is located directly in front of the inner ear and below the temple. It is used many times throughout the day when we talk, yawn, eat, drink and chew, but only … Continue reading Did you know Physio’s Treat TMJ Issues?
Tummy time is when you baby plays on his or her tummy (or front). Tummy time should start when your baby is born and should happen everyday. When awake, babies need tummy time! With the “back to sleep” campaign that encourages parents to place their babies on their backs to … Continue reading It’s Tummy Time!
Oakville Physiotherapist Lisa started her journey to a career as a Physiotherapist by doing her Honour’s in Kinesiology at McMaster University where she graduated with highest honours. At McMaster Lisa played varsity softball and later worked as a Team Therapist with the varsity wrestling and women’s soccer teams. Lisa graduated … Continue reading Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa
Fungal Toenails: Onychomycosis At our Oakville Foot Clinic the Chiropodist will see many people who are concerned about discoloured or thickened toenails. The foot specialist often sees someone with fungal toenails who may be seeing them for something completely unrelated like corns, calluses, or wart treatment. What is it? Onychomycosis … Continue reading Do you have Fungal Toenails?
Foam Rolling: AKA that thing people do at the gym that makes them scream No different from a schoolyard, the gym (and Physio) is prone to fads with people flocking to the latest and greatest gadgets. Some useful and some, not so much. I remember seeing my first pair of minimalist … Continue reading Foam Rolling
One of the questions we get most often in our Oakville Physio, Massage, and Foot Clinic is whether to use heat or ice. |This seems like an easy question with a clear cut answer for our Physios, Registered Massage Therapists, Yoga Therapist and Chiropodist to answer. Unfortunately, like most … Continue reading Hot & Cold – Not just a great Katy Perry song
