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With the beautiful weather in Oakville and Halton over the weekend and into this week, many people start to think about lacing up their running shoes and getting out walking, cycling, running and hiking. Exercising outside is an amazing way to unplug, unwind and reap the carry over into our … Continue reading Starting Exercise this Spring
Read moreYou may have noticed that we have a few new faces in the clinic! The team at Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness has taken on some co-op students this term. We have a couple high school students and a university kinesiology student putting in some learning hours around the clinic. … Continue reading Co-Op Students
Read moreFebruary is National Heart Month. While much of the information and research “out there” is based on men, women and heart disease is still less researched and there is still less awareness. Heart disease in women tends to be in the hearts smaller blood vessels. This means that the symptoms … Continue reading Women and Heart Disease
Read moreWhat is Bell’s Palsy? A “palsy” refers to paralysis, often accompanied by involuntary tremors. Bell’s Palsy refers specifically to the paralysis of the Facial Nerve. As there are two Facial Nerves, one on each side, symptoms are on only one side of the face. It may not be a full … Continue reading Bell’s palsy & Physiotherapy
Read moreHappy Valentines day to Halton and our North Oakville community. Our Oakville Physio’s, Registered Massage Therapists and Chiropodists wish you well today! We encourage you to show yourself some self love today and everyday. Self-Love may come in many forms: Sitting with a tea and reading Eating healthy and healing … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day!
Read moreOur last foot care blog post from our Oakville foot clinic addressed the topic of thick toenails. More specifically it addressed fungal toenails as a cause of thickened toenails. It went on to address how a Chiropodist (foot care specialist) can assist you in the assessment and treatment of your … Continue reading Thick Toenails – What is Nail Psoriasis?
Read moreA bone break or fracture can happen in a variety of ways. There are different types of fractures as well, which may need different treatment. The initial point of contact for most people after they have fractured, or broken a bone, is the hospital in the emergency room. They will … Continue reading Physio after a Bone Break
Read moreWe hear lots of these terms flying around when you are around kids. Milestones, motor skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills…. What are they, and why do they matter for you and from a Physiotherapists perspective? Our Oakville Physio Kristina will delve deeper into these topics here! What are … Continue reading What are Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills?
Read moreThickened toenails is something our Oakville Chiropodists commonly treat. Thick toenails are particularly common in the elderly population and in people with diabetes. While it is easy to ignore thick toenails and put on socks to hide them, they will not get better on their own. Thickened toenails are usually … Continue reading Thick Toenails From an Oakville Chiropodist
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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