Tag: Massage

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 →

FAQ: Do you Direct Bill for Insurance?

October 27, 2022 ·

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? →

Yoga and Diabetes

October 24, 2022 ·

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 →

Thumb Pain and Injury – How Physio can Help

October 3, 2022 ·

In a previous blog post we spoke about thumb pain and chronic issues associated with the thumb. These included things like osteoarthritis and trigger thumb. Trigger thumb like most things are helpful if addressed early. Accessing physiotherapy early for thumb pain or issues can help delay or avoid needing injections … Continue reading Thumb Pain and Injury – How Physio can Help →

Thumb Pain – from an Oakville Physio

September 26, 2022 ·

For being a small joint, having pain or issues in our thumbs can cause us big problems! Our thumbs help us grip, and grab in fine ad gross motor tasks. From carry a baby seat to holding your hand open in a baseball mitt, to knitting and chopping dinner, you … Continue reading Thumb Pain – from an Oakville Physio →

Palermo Physio and Wellness Labour Day Long Weekend Hours – 2022

September 3, 2022 ·

We hope that everyone has a safe and fun labour day long weekend. Please find the clinic hours below for Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre. Saturday September 3, 2022 – OPEN 8am-1pm Sunday September 4, 2022 – CLOSED Monday September 5, 2022 – CLOSED Tuesday September 6, 2022 – OPEN … Continue reading Palermo Physio and Wellness Labour Day Long Weekend Hours – 2022 →

Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities!

September 2, 2022 ·

It’s almost unbelievable that we have already reached the unofficial end of the summer with Labour Day weekend coming up. Before the kiddos head back to school next week, its time to have one more epic summer celebration! As always, if you’re outside, don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray! … Continue reading Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities! →

Labour Day Long Weekend – 2022

August 30, 2022 ·

As in every year, here we are at the end of the summer and it feels like it has flown by! We will be open on Saturday and closed on Monday. We hope that everyone has a safe and amazing long weekend. It is sometimes nice to stay local on … Continue reading Labour Day Long Weekend – 2022 →

C-Section Pre-hab and Rehab

August 6, 2022 ·

While many people experience a pivot from an expected vaginal delivery to an emergency Cesarean Section (C-Section) birth. There are also many people who have a planned or scheduled C-Section. If this is the case, Physiotherapist can help prepare you in advance for the birth as well as the first … Continue reading C-Section Pre-hab and Rehab →

Thank you for 8 Years!

August 2, 2022 ·

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! →