Tag: pain

“It’s Just A Sprain” – The Importance Of Physio For Ankle Sprains

August 18, 2023 ·

An ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury caused by a tear or damage to one of the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. It is frequently the outcome of an event, such as a sports contact, a trip, or a misstep while walking. It can affect people of all ages and … Continue reading “It’s Just A Sprain” – The Importance Of Physio For Ankle Sprains →

Knee Pain? It Could be “Jumper’s Knee”

October 11, 2022 ·

Our Oakville Physiotherapy team treats knee pain from acute sprains to rehab after surgeries such as ACL repair and total knee replacements. Commonly we see people with knee pain that creeps up on them. Have you been experiencing annoying knee pain at the front of the knee that doesn’t seem … Continue reading Knee Pain? It Could be “Jumper’s Knee” →

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 →

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 →

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 →

What is your Achilles Tendon?

August 8, 2022 ·

Tendons, bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, cartilage…. There are so many terms and word to sort through when it comes to our bodies. Skeletal muscles are contractile. They contract and shorten to produce movement. They contract to hold and joint in place. They lengthen under force as well eccentrically (picture lowering … Continue reading What is your Achilles Tendon? →

Frozen Shoulder and Physio

June 20, 2022 ·

Shoulder pain and injury can affect a persons life immensely. You don’t always appreciate what your shoulders do on a daily basis until basic activities are affected. Your shoulders are ball and socket joints. They are “made” more for mobility. We reach and grab things in all directions. We push … Continue reading Frozen Shoulder and Physio →

Knee Pain and Orthotics – From an Oakville Chiropodist

May 16, 2022 ·

Many 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 →

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 →