Tag: sports medicine

FAQ – Do I Need a Doctors Referral for Physiotherapy?

October 17, 2022 ·

This is a common question we receive at our North Oakville Physio clinic. People are wondering if they require a physician note to attend physiotherapy assessments / treatments. The short answer is NO! You do not require a doctor’s referral to book an appointment with a physiotherapist in Ontario (and … Continue reading FAQ – Do I Need a Doctors Referral for Physiotherapy? →

Knee Pain? It Could be “Jumper’s Knee”

October 11, 2022 ·

Our Oakville Physiotherapy team treats knee pain from acute sprains to rehab after surgeries such as ACL repair and total knee replacements. Commonly we see people with knee pain that creeps up on them. Have you been experiencing annoying knee pain at the front of the knee that doesn’t seem … Continue reading Knee Pain? It Could be “Jumper’s Knee” →

Welcome Physio Kirsten!

May 14, 2022 ·

Oakville’s Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness is excited to welcome Physio Kirsten to the team! Like many Physiotherapists Kirsten has her undergraduate degree as a Bachelor of Science Kinesiology. She attended McMaster University to complete her Kinesiology degree and later received her Master’s in Physical therapy from U of T. Kirsten … Continue reading Welcome Physio Kirsten! →

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 →

Happy New Year! 2022

January 1, 2022 ·

The team at Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness Centre would like to wish everyone Happy New Year! We know the past couple of years have been challenging for everyone. We appreciate your continued trust in our practitioners for your wellness needs. Our Physiotherapists, Chiropodists, Registered Massage Therapists and Yoga Therapist … Continue reading Happy New Year! 2022 →

Watching Sport as a Physio

July 11, 2021 ·

It’s been a big couple of weeks for sport. Many people have been watching hockey with a Canadian team reaching the Stanley Cup finals. Wimbledon has been taking place, with Canadian Shapovalov reaching the semi-finals. And the UEFA Euro Cup has been taking place with the finals being and exciting … Continue reading Watching Sport as a Physio →

Ease into Activity and Prevent Injury

June 11, 2021 ·

This past year and a half has been unbelievably challenging. With some restrictions being lifted in Ontario this weekend, many of us are eager to get back to workouts. There are many gyms, like Element, on the border of Mississauga and Oakville, who are ready with outdoor workouts for their … Continue reading Ease into Activity and Prevent Injury →

Post Concussion Physiotherapy

April 19, 2021 ·

A Physiotherapist can help you recover after a concussion. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injury, can be caused by any type of injury with a bump or jolt to the head and/ or neck. The majority of people who sustain a concussion recover from symptoms in a few weeks with … Continue reading Post Concussion Physiotherapy →

Getting back to the Gym!

February 17, 2021 ·

We’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! →

Starting Exercise this Spring

March 9, 2020 ·

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 →