Tag: Physiotherapy
What is Scoliosis? A normal spine has three main curves: cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis. These curves occur in the frontal plane, meaning they curve front to back. A scoliotic curve curves to the side. Therefore, a scoliosis refers to when the vertebrae in the spine do not … Continue reading What if my child has scoliosis?
Read moreToday we are going to talk about babies!! 😊 Infants (0-12 months) have many important milestones to hit during their development. Sometimes it seems like every week they’re learning something new! Their brains and bodies are integrating so much information about their environment and how to interact with it. This … Continue reading Importance of Tummy Time!
Read more“Put your hands on your hips!” A lot of people’s response is putting the hands on the waist at the top of the pelvic bones. The true hip joint from a Physio’s perspective is basically where the legs attach into the torso. The crease of the groin delineates this. You … Continue reading Hip Dysplasia in Infants – and a Physio’s Role
Read moreA diagnosis of breast cancer can be life altering. Treatment for breast cancer is taxing and stressful. One in 8 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Over 65% of these women will experience issues from treatment and recovery that can be treated and / or prevented by … Continue reading Physiotherapy for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Read moreWe’re so pleased for our Oakville and Halton neighbours who are able to re-open! We know how difficulty it can be to restart and get going again. We also know that many of our patients and other gym-goers will be eager to return to their regular programming. If you do … Continue reading Getting back to the Gym!
Read moreEver since we re-opened our physical doors on June 1st, 2020 (during the initial lockdown, we were only available for virtual therapy!) some cases have stood out more than others… A lot of neck / upper back / shoulder / arm pain as people are working exclusively from home Injuries … Continue reading Most common issues people are experiencing during the pandemic!
Read moreWe are learning every day about how Covid-19 affects our bodies. So much has been identified with regards to the common symptoms, whether mild or severe. We go through a list of Covid-19 symptoms with every patient, at every appointment in our North Oakville clinic. We see the lists upon … Continue reading The Role of Physiotherapy in “Long-Covid” and how to advocate.
Read moreWhen our Oakville Physiotherapists are giving a home program for little ones, they often don’t follow the same “rep / set” scheme as teens and adults. They often resemble more play based activities! These exercises for our young patients are given for different reasons and have bonus outcomes! We love … Continue reading Why we Love Animal Walks for Kids! – Oakville Physio
Read moreCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is condition many people have heard about. Because it is so commonly spoken about, many pain and nerve issues involving the hand and wrist may be mistaken for CTS. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the median nerve in the wrist, on its way … Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Read moreSo long 2020. The team at North Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness would like to wish everyone a happy New Year. We know that 2020 has been a difficult one. We could feel the tidal wave coming in early 2020 and it was a whirlwind since. During the initial “lockdown” … Continue reading Happy New Year 2021 – Reflecting on 2020
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