With our world becoming more and more tech-driven and everyone spending more time on screens, we see lots of people with neck injuries in our Oakville clinic. Muscle Strains Strains of the muscles of the neck can be caused simply by overuse of the neck muscles – like sitting at … Continue reading A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Neck Injuries
Hips may not always get as much attention as knees, but their proper function is just as important for daily movement and routine tasks. When your hip is injured it can be quite frustrating as it may keep you from enjoying and participating in your regular activities. Here is an … Continue reading Three Common Hip Injuries from Everyday Use
One of the most common areas of injuries we see at our clinic is the shoulder. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints of the body but as such, it’s also very complex. Though a lot of shoulder issues present similarly, there are a few differences we can … Continue reading Are You Struggling with Shoulder Pain?
The year 2022 is moving quickly as Halloween marks the last day of October. Time does get away from us and things we have been thinking of seeking appointments for for ourselves often get put on the back burner. Most private insurance benefits end at the end of the calendar … Continue reading Don’t let your year end health benefits go to waste-Massage
This is a question we receive frequently at our North Oakville clinic. The short answer is yes. We are able to direct bill to insurance. Here is the “long answer” We are able to direct bill to most insurance companies. Most private / work insurance companies allow us to direct … Continue reading FAQ: Do you Direct Bill for Insurance?
In the West, Yoga is often thought of as simply physical exercise and stretching. It is that. But only partly. The movements are designed to prepare your body for meditation and mind work. If you are attending a yoga class or participating in an online version. Don’t skip over breath … Continue reading Yoga and Diabetes
This is a common question we receive at our North Oakville Physio clinic. People are wondering if they require a physician note to attend physiotherapy assessments / treatments. The short answer is NO! You do not require a doctor’s referral to book an appointment with a physiotherapist in Ontario (and … Continue reading FAQ – Do I Need a Doctors Referral for Physiotherapy?
Our Oakville Physiotherapy team treats knee pain from acute sprains to rehab after surgeries such as ACL repair and total knee replacements. Commonly we see people with knee pain that creeps up on them. Have you been experiencing annoying knee pain at the front of the knee that doesn’t seem … Continue reading Knee Pain? It Could be “Jumper’s Knee”
RA or Rheumatoid Arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis where the immune system attacks the tissues of the joint lining. This can cause painful inflammation during “flairs” and stiffness. It is common for many people with RA to develop these symptoms in the joints of the foot and ankle. … Continue reading If you Have RA a Chiropodist is an Important Part of your Team
The team at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy And Wellness Centre would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving long weekend. Our clinic hours are as follows: Saturday October 8, 2022 – OPEN 8-1pm Sunday October 9, 2022 – CLOSED Monday October 10, 2022 – CLOSED Tuesday October 11, … Continue reading Palermo Physio and Wellness Thanksgiving -2022
