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25Nov 2015

Can Massage Therapy Relieve Pregnancy Pains?

November 25, 2015 Massage Therapy, Pain Management

Prenatal massage therapy has often received varied responses from the health community with regard to its purpose and safety. Recent researches have revealed that massage during pregnancy can be a valuable component in women’s prenatal care, and should, therefore, be given careful consideration. Carrying a baby inside your womb changes your centre of gravity, causing […]

03Nov 2015

Can Arthritis Be Treated With Physiotherapy?

November 3, 2015 Pain Management, Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the management of all stages of arthritis, helping to prevent physical impairment and restore functional ability through regular training, mobility aids, therapeutic modalities, and education. What is Rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes inflammation in the lining of joints and is a chronic disease. While it can affect many […]

07Mar 2015

Have Stress Related Headaches? Acupuncture Can Help

March 7, 2015 Acupuncture, Pain Management

Today we live in a fast-paced lifestyle. High stress can cause many health related problems, such as hypertension, diabetes and primary headache. A headache is when one experiences pain in the head, which may be caused by tension, muscular contraction, vascular dilation or contraction, inflammation, or injury. A primary headache is caused by problems with […]

05Mar 2015

The Road to Healthier Legs

March 5, 2015 General, Massage Therapy, Pain Management

Many people all around the world suffer from low extremity venous disorders. While factors such as heredity, age, physical trauma and/ or surgery may play a role in development of venous conditions, majority of risk factors are associated with our inactive lifestyles. Lack of exercise, our work environments, prolonged sitting or standing, excess weight, obesity, […]

02Mar 2015

Part 1 of 2: A New Health Care Paradigm – Health Care vs. Sick Care

March 2, 2015 General, Physiotherapy

As Canadians, we are blessed to have access to one of the best Health Care Systems in the world; a Health Care System with constantly evolving technologies to assist us with our various health concerns. As a result of government assistance in Canada, we enjoy a universally funded health care system. This has had a […]

26Feb 2015

Is My Neck Pain and Headache Related to My Desk Job?

February 26, 2015 Chiropractic, Injuries, Pain Management

A desk job might be ideal in many ways, you don’t have to fight cold or heat working outside and it may not be physical. But it has its own draw backs. Sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day can be a source of aches and pains. It is not uncommon for people who […]

20Feb 2015

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

February 20, 2015 General, Pain Management, Physiotherapy

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression or Compartment Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that results from the compression of the median nerve (a major nerve in our body) as it passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist, causing wrist pain (Rattray & Ludwig). To distinguish CTS as a compartment syndrome rather than a […]

01Dec 2014

Tips to Prevent Back & Neck Pain in the Workplace

December 1, 2014 General

Improper Desk Ergonomics Can Strain Your Back and Neck Thornhill Chiropractor, Dr. Richard Collis, gives important tips for preventing neck & back strain due to improper desk ergonomics: ♦ Sit back in your chair so that the small of your back is touching the back of the chair ♦ Push yourself and your […]

12Sep 2014

Asthma and Physiotherapy

September 12, 2014 General

Asthma is a most common respiratory chronic disease and involves 24 million persons in the United States. It is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is characterized by narrowing of bronchial airways, reversible expiratory airflow obstruction, and spasm of the respiratory tract. Asthma can severely affect a person’s quality of life and physical activity. […]

24Jul 2014

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

July 24, 2014 General

Can a physiotherapist help a patient with Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that usually manifests itself in movement difficulties that worsen with time. Typical indications and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include: Shakes Tremors Loss of facial expression Impaired balance Stiffness Degraded posture Slowed movement Impaired balance Many high-profile celebrities such as Michael J. Fox and Mohammad Ali are affected by […]