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“Put your hands on your hips!” A lot of people’s response is putting the hands on the waist at the top of the pelvic bones. The true hip joint from a Physio’s perspective is basically where the legs attach into the torso. The crease of the groin delineates this. You … Continue reading Hip Dysplasia in Infants – and a Physio’s Role
Read moreOur Oakville Chiropodists treat foot and ankle issues. This includes toenail and skin related issues. One thing people think most about with regards to Chiropody is custom orthotics, but they treat so much more in a foot clinic! Any painful point, or skin issue on the foot, our Chiropodists are … Continue reading Treatment for Corns – Oakville Chiropodist
Read moreIn addition to Western Medical Management, acupuncture can be a helpful addition to help manage diabetes. Acupuncture helps release endorphins. This helps naturally decrease pain, and stimulates the endocrine system. There is also some indication that acupuncture can help manage blood sugar levels and bring balance back to the body. … Continue reading Acupuncture for Diabetes
Read moreA diagnosis of breast cancer can be life altering. Treatment for breast cancer is taxing and stressful. One in 8 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Over 65% of these women will experience issues from treatment and recovery that can be treated and / or prevented by … Continue reading Physiotherapy for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Read moreChiropodist’s, or foot specialists, focus on the feet and ankles. They assess and treat the skin or the feet, joints of the feet and ankles, and even the toenails of the feet. Issues with the toenails are more common than you think. We are often able to self treat “small” … Continue reading Toenail problems? Our Chiropodist’s can help!
Read moreWhile many people have heard of a Podiatrist, the term Chiropodist is still less well known. In our North Oakville Foot Clinic, we have two excellent Chiropodists as part of our team. A Chiropodist is a direct access, or primary health care professional. This means they do not need a … Continue reading What is a Chiropodist?
Read moreWe’re so pleased for our Oakville and Halton neighbours who are able to re-open! We know how difficulty it can be to restart and get going again. We also know that many of our patients and other gym-goers will be eager to return to their regular programming. If you do … Continue reading Getting back to the Gym!
Read moreChiropodists or foot specialists are an important part of your health care team if you have decreased sensation of your feet. Ulcers are generally the break down of the normal integrity of the skin. They are skin wounds that are generally slow to heal. They are classified on a scale … Continue reading What is a Foot Ulcer?
Read moreIt is easy to mistake the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) for other things. TOS is a complex issue that can take time to diagnose. This is because the symptoms can be seemingly diffuse and difficult to pinpoint. Thoraoc Outlet Syndrome is a condition affecting the upper extremities. There … Continue reading What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Read moreWe are learning every day about how Covid-19 affects our bodies. So much has been identified with regards to the common symptoms, whether mild or severe. We go through a list of Covid-19 symptoms with every patient, at every appointment in our North Oakville clinic. We see the lists upon … Continue reading The Role of Physiotherapy in “Long-Covid” and how to advocate.
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