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It was a struggle to get here but Summer 2019 finally decided to join us! With the sunshine and heat coming out, I know a lot of people are picking back up their annual activity of gardening. Gardens are blooming a little later this year in Oakville. Gardening is an … Continue reading Stay Healthy While Gardening – from an Oakville Physio
Read moreWhy did you decide to become a Physiotherapist? Going into university I knew I wanted to come out of it with a career that would help people. At first I thought it would be something in psychology because I find the motivations behind why people do things fascinating, but after … Continue reading Team Tuesday – Meet Oakville Physio Kristina!
Read moreIt’s hard for anyone to shut off their brain to what our education disposes us towards. For a Physiotherapist this may mean: Analyzing how people walk with curiosity (don’t worry, we don’t judge, we usually just wonder how we can help) Watching sports net playbacks for a slow motion shot … Continue reading Netflix Review – Your World Explained, “Music” – From an Oakville Physio
Read moreWe get so comfortable in our little bubbles that we often take for granted what we know. In casual conversation with someone the other day I mentioned I was a Physiotherapist working in private practice orthopaedics (a “typical” community physio clinic). This person then asked: “Do you treat knees?” Now … Continue reading “Do you treat knees?” – From an Oakville Physio
Read moreNow that we’re well into 2019, its a good idea to take a moment to check in with our fitness-based new year’s resolutions. Many people include working out or eating healthier in their goals for the New Year. Though most people start off strong, statistics show that about 80% of … Continue reading Resolution Reflections – From an Oakville Physio
Read moreIt’s a busy time of year for many people here in Oakville. Schedules are filled with gatherings, concerts, shopping time etc. It’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed during this time of the year. Having less sunlight can even affect us. During this time of year it is helpful continue to … Continue reading Self-Care of the Holidays – From an Oakville Physio
Read moreWho Needs a Knee Replacement? Somewhere between 10 and 12% of Ontarians have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) in one or more joints. Of that number, many will be impacted in one or both knees. Of that number, a percentage will go on to receive a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), … Continue reading Knee Replacements – Not a sure thing
Read moreOver the past few weeks Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness Centre has been host to Kinesiology Master’s candidate Jennifer. In this blog post she delves further into what a role a Kinesiologist brings. If you have been in the clinic lately you may have met kinesiology students and wondered: What … Continue reading What is a Kinesiologist?
Read moreIf you are preparing for surgery (shoulder, knee, hip being the most common), should you still go to physiotherapy? The answer is a resounding YES! Patients are often told to undergo post-operative (“post-op”) rehab, i.e. physiotherapy, to regain range of motion, strength, function. However, a lesser known fact is that … Continue reading What is “PRE-hab”? How a Physio can help!
Read moreA few months ago I wrote a blog post about the relationship between imaging results and actual symptoms in people with chronic knee pain. In general, we argue that exercise therapy is at least as effective as surgery for most people with wonky knees, but with a lower risk. Of course, … Continue reading Banish your Knee Pain by Sticking with your Exercises!
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