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This past long weekend marks 8 years since we opened the doors at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre! Some of you may remember walking through the hallways of the brand new medical building in which our clinic is located, when there was no carpet and other units were … Continue reading Thank you for 8 Years!
Read more“We”, in the physiotherapy field speak often about pre-habilitation. However we still see people after the procedures they have had, not necessarily while they wait for them. With people waiting longer to see specialists it is not as commonly known as it should be that Physiotherapists are “direct access”. This … Continue reading PRE-hab- What is it?
Read moreYou have elbow pain. It seems simple enough. You may go online to look for advice or ask a friend who had the “same” problem. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. Is it Tennis elbow? Is it Golfers elbow? Is the pain even coming from the elbow? If you … Continue reading Elbow Pain – Is it Tennis Elbow?
Read moreStand up paddle boarding or “SUP” has increased in popularity around Oakville, Burlington and Halton. We are so close to lake Ontario, 16 mile creek, Christie Lake, and other fun places to explore. We see lots of Facebook groups popping up which is such a perfect place to share information … Continue reading Physio for SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarders)
Read moreSpring and summer sports are ramping up in Oakville / Halton. As school comes to an end soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and beach volley ball amongst others are starting to ramp up. Athletes and teams are starting to increase their training, practice and game schedules. This is where … Continue reading Spring Training & Injury Prevention in Youth Sport- From an Oakville Physio
Read moreYou look down at your feet in the spring / summer and you notice areas that may not be smooth. You’re wanting to wear sandals so you just go for a pedicure. You don’t know where to start Did you know that Chiropodists treat a variety of foot and toenail … Continue reading Chiropodist Callus Treatment
Read moreMany people associate custom orthotics for foot pain only. It is true that orthotics are helpful for foot pain associated with plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis in the feet and toes. Having proper custom orthotics can also help with joint pain in the knee and hips. The … Continue reading Knee Pain and Orthotics – From an Oakville Chiropodist
Read moreOakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness is excited to welcome Physio Kirsten to the team! Like many Physiotherapists Kirsten has her undergraduate degree as a Bachelor of Science Kinesiology. She attended McMaster University to complete her Kinesiology degree and later received her Master’s in Physical therapy from U of T. Kirsten … Continue reading Welcome Physio Kirsten!
Read moreMany people are aware of the use of acupuncture to treat pain. People will request acupuncture treatment for back pain and headaches often. There is also some evidence that acupuncture can help with hormone regulation. Physiotherapists that use acupuncture and dry needling as part of their treatments are not able … Continue reading Acupuncture for Hormone Regulation
Read moreFoot pain is something we commonly assess and treat at our North Oakville Clinic. Foot pain is commonly treated as a team between the Chiropodists, Physiotherapists, RMTs and Yoga Therapist. Each profession and professional has a slightly different way of approaching a person who comes to see them. Did you … Continue reading Foot Pain – Is it Plantar Fasciitis?
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