Tag: 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 →

A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Neck Injuries

April 13, 2023 ·

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 →

Three Common Hip Injuries from Everyday Use

April 3, 2023 ·

Hips 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 →

Are You Struggling with Shoulder Pain?

March 15, 2023 ·

One 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? →

Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities!

September 2, 2022 ·

It’s almost unbelievable that we have already reached the unofficial end of the summer with Labour Day weekend coming up. Before the kiddos head back to school next week, its time to have one more epic summer celebration! As always, if you’re outside, don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray! … Continue reading Fun Labour Day Weekend Activities! →

Elbow Pain – Is it Tennis Elbow?

July 18, 2022 ·

You 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? →

Physio for SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarders)

July 11, 2022 ·

Stand up paddle boarding or “SUP” has increased in popularity around Oakville, Burlington and Halton. We are so close to lake Ontario, 16 mile creek, Christie Lake, and other fun places to explore. We see lots of Facebook groups popping up which is such a perfect place to share information … Continue reading Physio for SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarders) →

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 →

Physio is not just for Sports Injuries- Musical Injuries

June 6, 2022 ·

Physiotherapy assessment and treatment is often associate with sports injuries, surgeries and car accidents. While all these things are true, physiotherapists also treat more than this. Physiotherapists treat aches and pains associated with occupations. Many of these involve repetitive movements and falls. Our North Oakville Physiotherapists also treat repetitive strain … Continue reading Physio is not just for Sports Injuries- Musical Injuries →

The Tiger Woods- “Why Not” Factor

April 9, 2022 ·

It’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 →