We see patients for a variety of reasons at our North Oakville Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic. We assess and treat people with aches and pains and acute, or fresh injuries. We also treat people recovering from surgeries. Common surgeries we see are knee “scopes”, or arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff repairs, … Continue reading Physiotherapy after ACL Reconstruction Surgery
With basketball fever in full force in the GTA, there are even more people out playing pickup or just shooting around! Outdoor play and unorganized play is an amazing way to interact with peers or family, and get some exercise. In our Oakville Physio, Massage, Chiropody and Yoga Therapy clinic … Continue reading When to Play Injured? When to Sit? NBA Playoffs 2019.
Physiotherapy and proper rehabilitation post musculoskeletal surgery is a must. People are more aware of Physiotherapy after a total knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, a quads tenon repair, shoulder stabilization, ACL reconstruction and knee scopes to name a few. Why Physio The purpose of Physiotherapy post surgery, in a nutshell, … Continue reading Physiotherapy Post Surgery
Currently at our Oakville Foot Clinic we use plaster of Paris casting for an impression of the foot and arch structure for orthotics. This whole appointment involves an assessment with the Chiropodist on the purpose of the orthotics, the goals of the patient, and a thorough biomechanics assessment. At our … Continue reading Casting for Orthotics
Did you know that Physiotherapists treat even smaller areas of the body? This includes the hands, wrists, fingers and thumbs. Even though they’re small joints, ligaments and muscles, they can cause large problems in peoples day-to-lives. Physiotherapists Treat: Post Fracture hands, wrists, fingers, thumbs. Physiotherapists help with mobility of the … Continue reading Physiotherapy for Hands
Its Victoria Day Long weekend and mother nature has finally decided to bless us with some beautiful spring weather!! Here are a few ideas to take full advantage of this time off: Go for a hike or walk Put on appropriate footwear and take in some fresh air around your … Continue reading Ideas for Victoria Day Long Weekend
The long weekend is fast approaching and the weather is getting warmer!!! Summer is just around the corner (we swear, it will happen!). Our Victoria Day Weekend Hours are as Follows: Friday, May 17th – OPEN Regular Hours Saturday, May 18th – CLOSED Sunday, May 19th – CLOSED Monday, May … Continue reading Victoria Day – 2019 Clinic Hours
When we see our Massage Therapists, we often see them for neck and shoulder pain in addition to low back pain, or simply a way to help us relax. We often don’t consider all of the other ways Registered Massage Therapists can help with other areas of the body. Shoulder … Continue reading Massage for Frozen Shoulder
Massage Therapy can be a helpful adjunct in treating chronic and persistent pain issues. Pain and the experience of pain is a very personal thing. Previous experience, our nervous system and our beliefs about pain all play a role in pain. Pain can be a warning system for acute conditions … Continue reading Massage and Chronic Pain
We are often asked about custom orthotics. Our Physiotherapists may be treating someone with heel pain, arch pain or pain in the ball of the foot and refer to our Oakville chiropodist to discuss orthotics further. Many people book in for assessments with the Chiropodist to discuss the use of … Continue reading What are Custom Orthotics?