Tag: Rehab

Was Sydney Crosby REALLY ready to return to play?

May 11, 2017 ·

Last week on Hockey Night in Canada, Elliotte Friedman was commenting on the surprisingly quick return of Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby to the lineup following a concussion. Elliotte referenced the recently published Berlin Consensus on concussions and suggested that our understanding of concussions has radically changed, particularly regarding rest post-concussion. … Continue reading Was Sydney Crosby REALLY ready to return to play? →

Meet the Team- Welcome Physio Kristina!

April 25, 2017 ·

The team at Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness would like to welcome Physiotherapist Kristina! Kristina will begin taking patients Thursday April 27, 2017. With her she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. We’re excited to have her as part of the team! Meet Oakville Physiotherapist Kristina Todorova MSc (PT) … Continue reading Meet the Team- Welcome Physio Kristina! →

What is Bell’s Palsy?

March 29, 2017 ·

Sports injuries like sprains and strains or more chronic issues like osteoarthritis are commonly associated with Physiotherapy treatment. As Physio’s, we see community members with other issues also including torticollis, post-stroke and Parkinsons disease. One less common issues we treat as Physiotherapists is Bell’s Palsy. Jean Chretien is a famous … Continue reading What is Bell’s Palsy? →

Ask an Oakville Physio: How can Physiotherapy Help my Elbow Pain

November 23, 2016 ·

Elbow pain is a common complaint we see at our Oakville Physio clinic. As everyone is different a Physiotherapist should treat everyone differently. It is never a one size fits all approach to Physio treatment, no should it be. Proper Assessment A thorough, individualized assessment is how every Physio initial … Continue reading Ask an Oakville Physio: How can Physiotherapy Help my Elbow Pain →

Custom Orthotics Orders -2016

November 9, 2016 ·

Where has 2016 gone? Time seems to have flown at our Oakville Foot Clinic. Many of our patients and Halton and Oakville community members have been wanting to get fit for custom orthotics but time has flown by. Many people have until the end of the year to use their … Continue reading Custom Orthotics Orders -2016 →

Degenerative Disc Disease. Stenosis. Herniation. Low back imaging: What does it all mean?

September 9, 2016 ·

Here at Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness, we see individuals with low back pain almost every day. Some people have chronic issues, some relatively new, some job or sport related, some completely out of nowhere. They have varying degrees of low back pain related disability which impacts quality of life … Continue reading Degenerative Disc Disease. Stenosis. Herniation. Low back imaging: What does it all mean? →

Olympic Blog Day 7: Cupping

August 12, 2016 ·

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been spending the last week glued to your TV watching the events down in Rio. At our Oakville Physio clinic we’ve been spending some time live streaming our favourite events when we can sneak it in. Athletes have always been a strange bunch, you … Continue reading Olympic Blog Day 7: Cupping →

Congratulations Physio Claire!

July 25, 2016 ·

The team at Oakville’s Palermo Physio & Wellness would like to congratulate Physio Claire! Claire has successfully completed her final acupuncture course through AIFCI. This acupuncture course deepens her knowledge of anatomical acupuncture points. These acupuncture points can be used by Physiotherapists during a Physio treatment. Claire, along with other … Continue reading Congratulations Physio Claire! →

Feeling Dizzy? Ways Physiotherapists Treat Dizziness

May 30, 2016 ·

We see many people at our North Oakville clinic who may be in for Physio, Massage, or Chiropody treatment for another issue who complain of dizziness or vertigo. These people may be getting up and down, onto or off of a treatment table, or simply bending over to tie their … Continue reading Feeling Dizzy? Ways Physiotherapists Treat Dizziness →

Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa

April 19, 2016 ·

Oakville Physiotherapist Lisa started her journey to a career as a Physiotherapist by doing her Honour’s in Kinesiology at McMaster University where she graduated with highest honours. At McMaster Lisa played varsity softball and later worked as a Team Therapist with the varsity wrestling and women’s soccer teams. Lisa graduated … Continue reading Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa →