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With our world becoming more and more tech-driven and everyone spending more time on screens, we see lots of people with neck injuries in our Oakville clinic. Muscle Strains Strains of the muscles of the neck can be caused simply by overuse of the neck muscles – like sitting at … Continue reading A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Neck Injuries
Read moreHips may not always get as much attention as knees, but their proper function is just as important for daily movement and routine tasks. When your hip is injured it can be quite frustrating as it may keep you from enjoying and participating in your regular activities. Here is an … Continue reading Three Common Hip Injuries from Everyday Use
Read moreOne of the most common areas of injuries we see at our clinic is the shoulder. The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints of the body but as such, it’s also very complex. Though a lot of shoulder issues present similarly, there are a few differences we can … Continue reading Are You Struggling with Shoulder Pain?
Read moreTendons, 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?
Read moreThis 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!
Read moreYou have elbow pain. It seems simple enough. You may go online to look for advice or ask a friend who had the “same” problem. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. Is it Tennis elbow? Is it Golfers elbow? Is the pain even coming from the elbow? If you … Continue reading Elbow Pain – Is it Tennis Elbow?
Read moreSpring 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
Read moreIt’s the Master’s golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. It is also the 25th anniversary of the first appearance in the tournament by Tiger Woods. Many people were surprised to see Tiger Woods had entered the tournament. After his car accident in February of 2021, there was speculation that … Continue reading The Tiger Woods- “Why Not” Factor
Read moreFoot 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?
Read moreAs 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
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