The Bottomline: Neuropathy is one of the conditions that commonly affects patients suffering from diabetes. Diabetic Neuropathic Pain (DNP) is partly due to insufficient blood supply to nerve endings in hands and mostly in feet. Patients with diabetes may experience decreased circulation, pain, tingling or numbness in their feet all the times regardless of the […]
As winter approaches, occasional slip-and-fall accidents are inevitable. Hidden ice patches can be a hazard for everyone, even the fittest among us. From a strained back muscle, dislocated shoulder to more severe injuries such as fractures, falling can cause a variety of injuries. Thankfully, there are lots of easy strategies you may use to prevent […]
The Bottom Line: When back pain makes it challenging to move around and do daily tasks, physiotherapy is one of the best treatment options. With the help of a physiotherapist, you will get rid of the pain much faster and will move more freely, which also reduces the possibility of developing a chronic back pain […]
How To Get Back To Your Pre-Covid Fitness Level?
November 3, 2022
Exercise, General, Physiotherapy
The Bottom Line When facilities for organized recreation and sports were shut, lockdown measures lead to more sedentary behavior, which has unintentional negative effects. People who are less fit and active have a higher risk of getting high blood pressure and other health conditions. During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging physical […]
Neck pain and headaches can be debilitating, affecting your ability to carry out everyday activities and lessening your quality of life. These conditions can be extremely painful, which is why they are one of the leading causes why people visit a physiotherapist or a chiropractor. Headaches can be brought on by an acute whiplash injury […]
The Bottom Line The most frequent condition affecting the inner ear is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Although BPPV can affect persons of various ages, it is most prevalent in those over 60. Physical therapy is an effective way to treat most patients. Rarely, the symptoms could last for years. What is BPPV? The most […]
Back discomfort in pregnancy is a prevalent complaint. Your point of gravity shifts, you put on weight, and your hormones loosen the ligaments in your pelvic joints. All these together cause back pain. With proper care, you can generally avoid or manage back pain during and after pregnancy. Back Pain During Pregnancy As their […]
Can a physiotherapist help me with my vertigo
February 18, 2022
Acupuncture, Dizziness and Balance, General
Vertigo and dizziness are often hard to diagnose, and they can be the result of previous sports injuries, inner-ear problems, or concussions. Once diagnosed, treatment for BPPV in Toronto or surrounding area can be facilitated with much success –but how does one know when their dizziness can be treated? What Causes Vertigo or Dizziness? First, let’s […]
As physiotherapists we see first-hand the consequences of working from home on people’s physical health. It’s been nearly a year that many of office workers, teachers and students are working or schooling from home. Aches & pains and zoom fatigue are all so real. Working from home can cause mental & physical fatigue. We hear […]
How To Manage Your Stress & Anxiety With Acupuncture
February 24, 2021
Acupuncture
A year into the worst pandemic in recent history, coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to make headlines. Unsurprisingly, the new norms such as working from home, school closures, children and adults cohabitating 24/7, not being able to enjoy our social groups, has triggered a wave of mental health issues. These include increased stress, anxiety, and depression. […]
