Tag: Palermo
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?
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
Read moreAs activities open up again around Halton, our North Oakville Chiropodists have been seeing an increase in plantar warts. Plantar warts are commonly spread in damp floors when walking barefoot. This s especially the case in change rooms and pool decks. Even with increased cleaning protocols lately, it can happen. … Continue reading Prevent Warts – From an Oakville Foot Clinic
Read moreWe hope that everyone has an amazing family day weekend. Like many of you our team will be taking the time to catch our breath and spend time with loved ones. Our Oakville Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic Hours are as Follows: Saturday February 19, 2022 – OPEN 8am to 1pm … Continue reading Family Day 2022
Read moreThere are many things that may make reaching your feet difficult. They may be temporary or more longer term. Whatever they are, when you can’t reach your feet or a foot, it is difficult to take care of them. Reaching your feet is vital to clip your toenails, put on … Continue reading Can’t reach your feet? We’ve got your back! -North Oakville Foot Clinic
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