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In the world of sports, injuries are an inevitable part of the game. Among these, concussions stand out as one of the most serious yet often misunderstood injuries. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head or a forceful...

Does this sound like you? 1. 57-year-old male is experiencing right hip pain that is affecting his quality of life and simple day to day activities. X-rays revealed that the cause of his pain is mild to moderate osteoarthritis. He has been diligent with physiotherapy...

As a physiotherapist, I often hear patients say “I need to exercise more” or “I just need to get back into an exercise routine.” These comments have been especially common during the recents months as gyms and other exercise facilities have reopened. It is true that...

If you’ve never had a massage by a Registered Massage Therapist (aka RMT’s)-- you’re missing out! Massage Therapy is seen by many people as an integral team member in the pursuit of wellness. Being an avid athlete when I was growing up, massage was always something...

Pregnancy and childbirth is an exciting and unique time in a woman’s life. The body is changing in so many ways physically, emotionally and mentally. Sometimes pregnancies can feel fantastic and easy and other times pregnancy can be exhausting & stressful. As a...

With every breath, our pelvic floor and diaphragm are meant to work together, creating and regulating pressure. Deep breathing while using the ribcage, abdomen and diaphragm activates our Vagus Nerve, helping us move into a calmer parasympathetic state (“rest and...

So What Exactly is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?  Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various conditions that involve the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding areas. Our goals are to improve pelvic floor function through exercises, lifestyle...

“But I’ve never even played tennis!” This is a common phrase we hear as physiotherapists. So, let’s talk about the truth behind tennis elbow – what is it? How did I get it?  And most importantly, how do I get rid of it? What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylalgia...

The definition of pain is more complex than the average person may think. The international association for the study of pain (IASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or...