By: Fiona Yam, Registered physiotherapist, GLA:D trained practitioner Osteoarthritis and exercise Osteoarthritis (OA) is becoming more common due to our aging society as well as the fact that a significant portion of the Canadian population leads sedentary lifestyles. Although age contributes to OA formation, it is not the only cause. Instead, OA is a disease […]
There is no doubt that gardening is physically demanding, as many people have complained of back pains due to the dexterity involved in the activity. The underlining reason why most gardeners complain of back pains is because most of the beckoning garden duties require people to bend at different angles for a very long period […]
By Cristen Hoyle, Registered Massage Therapist Best prenatal massage for my clients… how to make it happen… Prenatal massage for expecting mothers has been probably some of my most rewarding treatments when I think back on all the treatments I’ve provided as a registered massage therapist in North York. There is nothing quite like the […]
Jaw joints are known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMD refers to disorders that involve these joints and could be the cause of many different types of pains in the jaw area as well as headaches. The headaches resulted from TMJ disorders usually do not respond well to generic tension treatment and have to be treated […]
By: Paul Messner, Registered physiotherapist Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome + Jumpers Knee Figure Skating is a repetitive jumping sport, figure skaters endure an incredible amount of stress on their knees, especially on their landing leg. Landing a triple requires you to support approximately 3 times your body weight on one leg and about 4 times your body […]
By: Paul Messner, Registered Physiotherapist Figure skating is a technically difficult sport combining athletic power and artistic finesse. Most competitive figure skaters train 4-6 hours per day for 11 months of the year. Due to the demanding training regime, figure skaters are susceptible to atraumatic and chronic overuse injuries which generally occur in the […]
There are many people who are fighting the curse of obesity. Those individuals who are simply overweight because of their lifestyles are still in a better position as compared to people with medical conditions. Contrary to popular belief, obese patients have no control over their hunger cravings. Unfortunately for people fighting obesity the only way […]
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of hip pain and is a progressive condition usually confirmed by abnormal findings in hip x-ray such as bone spurs. By progressive disorder we don’t mean that with time the patient’s pain will get more intense and treatment will get more difficult but arthritic changes may progress. […]
Preventing concussions is as important as managing them. A concussion is an injury to the brain that occurs due to trauma such as a blow to the head or falling down. The brain is one of the most intricate organs of a human body and is protected by a skull and spinal fluid. The function […]
Knee pain and how to manage it Knee pain can arise due to a variety of reasons including trauma injuries. Often we do not even realize how much pressure we are exerting on our knees on a daily basis. However, the most common reason of knee pain is inflammation in the knee joint. This usually […]
