Tag: manual therapy

Arthritis and the Role of Physiotherapy & Osteopathy

December 8, 2025 ·

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic joint pain and stiffness, affecting millions of people worldwide. Whether it stems from aging, autoimmune conditions, past injuries, or lifestyle factors, arthritis can significantly limit mobility and impact quality of life. While medications and medical interventions can help manage symptoms, … Continue reading Arthritis and the Role of Physiotherapy & Osteopathy →

How Osteopathy Helps Relieve Sciatica Pain

November 26, 2025 ·

Sciatica is a common condition that causes sharp, shooting, or radiating pain from the lower back down the leg. It often results from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, usually due to a herniated disc, tight muscles, joint restrictions, or poor posture. While medication may offer short-term relief, osteopathy … Continue reading How Osteopathy Helps Relieve Sciatica Pain →

The Healing Touch: The Role of Physiotherapy in Sports Injury Management

February 20, 2024 ·

February 22 marks the “Recreational Sports & Fitness Day” day, dedicated to promoting physical activity, health, and wellness through recreational sports and fitness activities. This day encourages people of all ages to engage in sports and fitness-related activities for fun, enjoyment, and the overall well-being of individuals. When it comes … Continue reading The Healing Touch: The Role of Physiotherapy in Sports Injury Management →

“Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes”

June 29, 2023 ·

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects our bones by causing them to decrease in density, making them weaker and more prone to fractures. This condition is most common in women over the age of 50. The most frequent fractures associated with osteoporosis are those that occur in the wrist, hip, … Continue reading “Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes” →

Why Stretching is Essential for a Healthy Body

May 12, 2023 ·

Benefits of Stretching: Improved Flexibility: Stretching helps to increase your flexibility by lengthening your muscles and improving your range of motion. This can help prevent injuries and make everyday tasks easier to perform. Reduced Muscle Tension: Stretching can also help to reduce muscle tension and soreness. It can improve blood … Continue reading Why Stretching is Essential for a Healthy Body →

How Physiotherapy can Help Headaches

September 12, 2022 ·

Headaches can be the result of many things. For many people headaches can be a fairly regular occurrence. For some people if they are not addressed headache symptoms can increase. Our North Oakville team of physiotherapists, RMT’s, and acupuncturists work closely with many people who experience headaches. There are different … Continue reading How Physiotherapy can Help Headaches →

No, we don’t just use machines. – Palermo Physio

November 7, 2020 ·

We opened the doors patients in August 2014. Since then we have been providing services for Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Chiropody (foot care), and Acupuncture. A common misconception that some people have about Physiotherapy from years past and from maybe previous experience in other clinics, is that Physiotherapy is all heat, … Continue reading No, we don’t just use machines. – Palermo Physio →

Why is Strength Training Important?—Thoughts from an Oakville Physio

October 13, 2017 ·

Strength training… Lifting weights… Pumping iron… Not just for Arnold Schwarzenegger! Why is strength training important? Bone health! When weight training, you’re putting a stress on the bones which promotes bone growth and minimizes the risk of osteoporosis. This is especially important in post-menopausal women. Maintaining strong muscles as you … Continue reading Why is Strength Training Important?—Thoughts from an Oakville Physio →

Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa

April 19, 2016 ·

Oakville Physiotherapist Lisa started her journey to a career as a Physiotherapist by doing her Honour’s in Kinesiology at McMaster University where she graduated with highest honours. At McMaster Lisa played varsity softball and later worked as a Team Therapist with the varsity wrestling and women’s soccer teams. Lisa graduated … Continue reading Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa →

Holiday Hours- 2014

December 1, 2014 ·

Our first holiday season is upon us at Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, providing Comprehensive Foot Care, Registered Massage Therapy and Physiotherapy to Oakville, Burlington and Milton. It has been our pleasure to provide these services to the West Oakville and surrounding areas. Please find below the Holiday hours for … Continue reading Holiday Hours- 2014 →