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Spring Training & Injury Prevention in Youth Sport- From an Oakville Physio

June 13, 2022 ·

Spring 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 →

Chiropodist Callus Treatment

June 1, 2022 ·

You 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 →

Welcome Physio Kirsten!

May 14, 2022 ·

Oakville’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! →

Knee Pain – Meniscus Tears

May 11, 2022 ·

When someone has a Physiotherapy appointment after a sudden knee injury and knee pain the physio will perform a thorough assessment. This assessment, based on the presenting symptoms will help the physio in guiding the treatment plan. Some referring practitioners will advise patients to wait to begin physio after a … Continue reading Knee Pain – Meniscus Tears →

Acupuncture for Hormone Regulation

May 4, 2022 ·

Many 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 →

Feeling Sore from Gardening? Tips to Recover Well!

April 15, 2022 ·

Wth spring clean up and planting coming up many people feel it in their bodies. Recovery is just as important as the work. Our Oakville Physiotherapists treat sore backs, knees, hips and shoulders often after a marathon gardening session. You may not realize how many repetitions you have done and … Continue reading Feeling Sore from Gardening? Tips to Recover Well! →

Foot Pain – Is it Plantar Fasciitis?

April 9, 2022 ·

Foot 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? →

Foot Pain – What is Mortons Neuroma? – From an Oakville Chiropodist

March 28, 2022 ·

When people think of foot pain especially foot pain that is located on the bottom of the foot, the mind often goes right to plantar fasciitis. While some pain located on the plantar surface, or bottom, of the foot is plantar fasciitis, there are many other things that can be … Continue reading Foot Pain – What is Mortons Neuroma? – From an Oakville Chiropodist →

Is my Toenail Ingrown?

March 22, 2022 ·

An ingrown toenail is a common problem we see and treat in our North Oakville foot clinic. It is a condition where the toenail grows into the tissue / skin surrounding the toenail. Ingrown toenails most commonly happen with the bog toe BUT it can happen in any toe. How … Continue reading Is my Toenail Ingrown? →

Oakville Physio Nada – Team Tuesday at Palermo Physio and Wellness

March 15, 2022 ·

As a Senior PT at or North Oakville clinic, Nada has been a practicing physiotherapist for 10 years after having graduated from McMaster University with her MScPT in 2012. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree also at McMaster. Nada believes in continuing education and … Continue reading Oakville Physio Nada – Team Tuesday at Palermo Physio and Wellness →