Tag: Rehab
As Physiotherapists, RMT’s, Chiropodists and Yoga Therapists we see many people who have osteoarthritis. We may or may not be treating them for issues directly related to the arthritis. What is Osteoarthritis? There are many different types of arthritis. Some affect the joints, some affect the tendons, muscles and ligaments. … Continue reading Osteoarthritis & Physiotherapy
Read more“We”, in the physiotherapy field speak often about pre-habilitation. However we still see people after the procedures they have had, not necessarily while they wait for them. With people waiting longer to see specialists it is not as commonly known as it should be that Physiotherapists are “direct access”. This … Continue reading PRE-hab- What is it?
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 morePicture your child having kids. What kind of grandparent do you want to be? Did you have a vibrant fun grandparent in your life? Do you picture yourself wanting to play at the park or on the floor with your grandchild(ren)? Do you see yourself during visits carrying your grandchild … Continue reading What “kind” of grandparent are you or do you envision yourself being?- from an Oakville Physio
Read moreThere are so many positive to having a dog as part of the family. It (should) get you out walking more which has excellent physical and mental health benefits. There are also studies that point to the benefits of decreased blood pressure when petting a dog. Dogs can also present … Continue reading The Dog Days of Summer – Prevent Dog Related Injuries
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 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 moreWe opened the doors patients in August 2014. Since then we have been providing services for Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Chiropody (foot care), and Acupuncture. A common misconception that some people have about Physiotherapy from years past and from maybe previous experience in other clinics, is that Physiotherapy is all heat, … Continue reading No, we don’t just use machines. – Palermo Physio
Read moreHospitals in Ontario and surgeons, have only recently been opening and scheduling patients for “elective procedures”. This has left people all over Ontario, including many of our patients, waiting longer for surgeries like joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, scopes, and ACL repairs. Some people have taken this time to maintain … Continue reading Pre-habilitation – Physiotherapy Before Surgery.
Read moreWe see many patients at our Oakville Physiotherapy, Massage and Chiropody clinic with muscle strains. Some people will call a strained muscle a “pulled muscle” or even a “torn muscle”. After a big snow fall and heavy shovelling like we had yesterday in Halton, there are many people walking around … Continue reading Have you strained your muscle?
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