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Massage therapy is often an overlooked component of good athletic training. Yet the benefits of including this type of "passive" modality into an athlete's routine can mean the difference between reaching training goals in a more balanced way and overstressing the...

Stressed out? Injured? Feeling tired? Want a better quality of life? Why not get a massage? By receiving regular massage you are relieving your body from the physical and mental stresses that develop during our everyday lives. There is no denying the power of massage...

One of the biggest buzz phrases in healthcare and rehab is “The Core”.  Do you really know what  “The Core” is and how to make sure you are strengthening it to the best of your ability?  Many believe  generic sit up exercises or bracing your abdomen is the key to a...

Based on the success of the program that originated in Denmark, the GLA:D education and exercise program for knee and hip osteoarthritis is now being made available in Canada.  The program is being launched all over Ontario and we here at Aurora Sports Medicine...

As physiotherapists working in a busy clinic, we answer questions all day long about pain, exercises, returning to sport and activities, and about how long it will take to heal. In the midst of these conversations, we often find that the patient who is less familiar...

Something we do every night, at least try to! Sleep is a vital part of staying healthy and feeling energized throughout the day. Don't get enough sleep, and it will catch up with you. Here are some tips from the professionals at ASMP to help you get the best night...

The TRX Suspension Trainer offers a unique body weight training experience that differs from traditional weight training methods.  The TRX Suspension Trainer leverage gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. The TRX system is designed for people...

“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...