Tag: Footclinic

Was Sydney Crosby REALLY ready to return to play?

May 11, 2017 ·

Last week on Hockey Night in Canada, Elliotte Friedman was commenting on the surprisingly quick return of Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby to the lineup following a concussion. Elliotte referenced the recently published Berlin Consensus on concussions and suggested that our understanding of concussions has radically changed, particularly regarding rest post-concussion. … Continue reading Was Sydney Crosby REALLY ready to return to play? →

McHappy Physio

May 3, 2017 ·

Today is McHappy Day. It is a day close to Palermo Physio Clinic manager Stef’s heart. She has seen first hand through close family how Ronald McDonald house has lent their support. During times of extreme need regarding cost and even through support from social workers, the help was immeasurable. … Continue reading McHappy Physio →

Confessions of a Physio who Knows Better – Turf Toe

March 21, 2017 ·

Turf toe was brought to everyone’s attention when Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays missed some of his 2016 season. It is a sprained toe. Turn toe is more common in field sports such as soccer and rugby. It isn’t a commonly discussed injury in fantasy sports leagues. As … Continue reading Confessions of a Physio who Knows Better – Turf Toe →

Pink Shirt Day – 2017

February 22, 2017 ·

Today is Pink Shirt Day. This is an anti-bullying campaign . Many of our team members are taking part today by wearing pink shirts (if they are a part of our wardrobe). This is in support of children and youth who face bullying in their schools or communities. We also … Continue reading Pink Shirt Day – 2017 →

Knee Pain? Is Surgery in your Future? Not always!

September 23, 2016 ·

Over the past twenty years, the incidence of knee pain has increased approximately 65%.1 At Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness, we see this on a daily basis. There could be any number of reasons for an increase in knee pain, ranging from: An aging population Increasing obesity An increased desire … Continue reading Knee Pain? Is Surgery in your Future? Not always! →

Ways we Relax – Oakville Physio Lisa

March 17, 2016 ·

Our team at North Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness Centre tries to “practice what we preach” when it comes to living a well-balanced life. It’s not always easy and sometimes the balance shifts based on necessity to various things in our lives such as work and family. It’s interesting because … Continue reading Ways we Relax – Oakville Physio Lisa →

Meet our Team! – Chiropodist Arien

February 25, 2016 ·

Meet Chiropodist D.CH, Hons Health Sciences! Palermo Physio and Wellness would like to introduce Arien, the Chiropodist (Foot Care Specialist). Many people recognize the title of Podiatrist but are less familiar with a Chropodist. As a Registered Chiropodist, her role as a health care professional specializes in the assessment, management and … Continue reading Meet our Team! – Chiropodist Arien →

Congratulations to Physiotherapist Lisa

February 1, 2016 ·

Congratulations to Oakville Physiotherapist Lisa on successfully completing the diploma of advanced manual and manipulative therapy program and examination and her new FCAMPT designation. From the Staff at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre.

Continuing to Learn Everyday!

May 29, 2015 ·

As Health Care Professionals our Oakville Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists and Chiropodist (foot care specialist) are designated by our Colleges to continue educating ourselves – regardless of this mandate we all are continually interested in learning and learning from one another. Physio Claire has recently completed her Level 2 upper extremity … Continue reading Continuing to Learn Everyday! →