written by Marie-Michelle Lafontaine, physiotherapist Have you had a knee injury? Or do you suffer from knee pain but you’re not sure whether you should purchase a knee brace? Did you know that most insurance companies cover knee braces?! […]
written by Marie-Michelle Lafontaine, Physiotherapist and Andrea Grant, Physiotherapist In North America, more than 20% of the population suffers from TMJ dysfunction. The TMJ is the joint of the jaw, the most used joint in the human body. Many structures influence […]
written by Kristie Norquay, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist The intention of this post is to give all women a basic understanding of their pelvic floor and core system, as well as other important considerations for exercise and activity in pregnancy […]
Part Two: What To Do About It written by Kristie Norquay, physiotherapist Physiotherapy is a profession that strives to help people enjoy health & wellness for the long haul. We are trained to help with general exercise recommendations, diagnosis […]
Part One: Pain Explanations written by Kristie Norquay, physiotherapist Pain can be a tricky thing. It’s very complex, especially persistent or chronic pain. Treating acute pain/injury is very different than treating chronic pain. The whole pain system is much more […]
Myofascial cupping involves the combination of massage and gliding of negatively pressurised cups over the body. It is a different technique to traditional cupping, such as with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Marking the skin is not part of the desired treatment outcome […]
What is Craniosacral Therapy? CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was developed by the osteopathic physician Dr. John Upledger, who first observed the craniosacral rhythm while assisting in a spinal surgery. CST is a “gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning […]
With spring arriving, I have started to see lots of runners heading out in the afternoon sun to hit the trails with excitement in the change of season, weather and sport. Whether you are a casual runner or you are […]
Although the history of its therapeutic benefits dates back centuries ago, massage therapy has only gained popularity and recognition in North American health care in recent decades. What once was a luxury at a spa, is now part of most […]
Chronic pain is a complicated process. Any time pain lasts longer than “expected” (ex. beyond typical tissue healing time) it is considered chronic or persistent pain. Pain is designed to be a protective mechanism during acute trauma or a threatening […]