Tag: Physical therapy

Massage Therapy for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

January 19, 2026 ·

Are you struggling with shoulder pain, numbness in your arms, or tingling fingers? These could be signs of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), a condition that affects the nerves and blood vessels between your collarbone and first rib. Fortunately, massage therapy can play a vital role in relieving symptoms, improving posture, … Continue reading Massage Therapy for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome →

Stepping Into 2026: A New Year for Health, Movement, and the Power of Physiotherapy

December 30, 2025 ·

As we step into the New Year 2026, many of us are filled with hope, fresh goals, and a renewed desire to take better care of ourselves. New Year’s resolutions often focus on fitness, productivity, and overall well-being, but one essential aspect of health is still often overlooked: physiotherapy. In … Continue reading Stepping Into 2026: A New Year for Health, Movement, and the Power of Physiotherapy →

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 →

Markelle Fultz and the Mystery of Shoulder Imbalance

January 16, 2018 ·

Basketball nerds like myself were excited this year to watch the finally-not-rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers and their band of young players, including their new draft pick, Markelle Fultz. We paid for our League Pass subscriptions and were pumped to watch Monday night games in Charlotte for any excuse to see Markelle, … Continue reading Markelle Fultz and the Mystery of Shoulder Imbalance →

Pain, Opiates, and Physiotherapy

December 20, 2017 ·

This month’s edition of Physiotherapy Practice (our national magazine) is all about pain, and more specifically the rehabilitation of persistent pain. This is clearly not a coincidence, as the discussion of opiate abuse has filtered through the news media over the past year or so. It might be easy to … Continue reading Pain, Opiates, and Physiotherapy →

Tissue Adaptation – How to avoid the dreaded “Too much, too soon” this New Year

January 7, 2017 ·

What is Tissue Adaptation and How Does It Relate to Me? To My Injury & Recovery? To my daily activities… sport and training practices? Tissue adaptation is a gradual process through which your body adapts to different activities (at home, work, or recreationally). It can refer to any … Continue reading Tissue Adaptation – How to avoid the dreaded “Too much, too soon” this New Year →

Do your Shoes have an “Best Before” Date?

September 6, 2014 ·

A common question or concern we hear when speaking with Chiropody (foot care) or Physiotherapy patients at our clinic in Oakville, especially people who have lower extremity issues such as heel and arch pain, knee issues and low back pain, is: “how often running shoes should be replaced?” The answer … Continue reading Do your Shoes have an “Best Before” Date? →