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The Connection Between Hip Pain and Shoes
Hip pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, affecting mobility and daily activities. While there are various causes of…Learn More
Travel Tips for People with Hip Pain
Traveling can be a joyous adventure, but for those dealing with hip pain, it can also present challenges. Whether you're…Learn More
Hip Pain and Sleep: Best Sleeping Positions and Mattresses
Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, but for those experiencing hip pain, finding a comfortable sleeping position can…Learn More
Back Pain in the Workplace: Prevention and Management
Back pain is a common issue in the workplace, but there are several strategies you can employ to prevent and…Learn More
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Back pain is a prevalent issue that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their daily activities, work productivity, and overall…Learn More
Knee Pain in Athletes: Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Knee pain is a common ailment among athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to elite competitors. Whether you're a…Learn More
Herniated Disc or Bulging Disc in the Neck
You have been having on and off neck pain for the last couple of years. However in the last few…Learn More
Post Surgical Rehab
There are a number of surgeries to stabilize the shoulder and repair tendons and ligaments of the shoulder. Common surgeries…Learn More
Shoulder Bursitis/Tendonitis: Early Signs, Treatment, and Exercises
You play tennis on a weekly basis and recently started noticing shoulder pain during your forehand. A few more weeks…Learn More
Shoulder Dislocation: Early Signs, Treatments, and Exercises
A shoulder dislocation is a potentially serious injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped part…Learn More
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Early Signs, Treatment, and Exercises
Are you having numbness and tingling in your hands? Are your hands feeling swollen and cold? Often this condition is…Learn More
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear: Symptoms, Treatment, and Exercises
What is it? An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the most common knee injuries, especially among athletes.…Learn More
Lower Back Herniated Discs
A herniated disc, also known as slipped disc or bulging disc, is a common injury among the younger and middle-aged…Learn More
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a common injury that is usually caused by overusing your forearms due to strenuous activities, such as…Learn More
Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis is caused by inflammation of the long head of the biceps tendon. This inflammation of the biceps tendon…Learn More
Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation happens when the ligaments between the collarbone and shoulder blade are torn. Often shoulder separations happen after…Learn More
Knee Arthritis
You have been having knee pain for a few years now. Your knee is sore when you have been walking…Learn More
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. In many cases it involves…Learn More
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is mainly the result of a prolonged cycle of your rotator cuff rubbing between your humerus and the…Learn More
Wrist Fracture
It’s a snowy winter day. You are walking to the mall to buy a new winter coat. The sidewalk is…Learn More
Postural Related Neck Pain
You have had a busy week at work. Sitting all week in front of your computer. Your neck is stiff…Learn More
Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery, also known as Knee Arthroplasty, is a common procedure performed on individuals who need pain relief…Learn More
Achilles Tendonitis
So perhaps you recently returned back to playing soccer. After a few weeks of playing you notice pain along your…Learn More
Degenerative Disc Disease
You have been feeling neck and shoulder pain for a few months now. However recently you have also started having…Learn More
Hip Arthritis
What is it? Hip arthritis is inflammation of the hip joint. There is many different types of arthritis such as…Learn More
Piriformis Syndrome
Are you having butt pain when you are sitting for too long? Does the pain radiate down the leg? There…Learn More
IT Band Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment, and Exercises
What is it? IT band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band syndrome, is a common overuse injury that affects the…Learn More
Ankle Sprain: Early Signs, Treatments, and Exercises
If you’ve ever rolled your ankle in the past, you understand just how terrible the experience can be when this…Learn More
Golfer’s Elbow: Early Signs, Treatments, and Exercises
Golfer’s elbow is a condition similar to tennis elbow. The difference is that a golfer's elbow causes pain where the…Learn More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Early Signs, Treatments, and Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions affecting the wrist and hand. In most patients, carpal tunnel…Learn More
10 Best Hikes Near Toronto
Whether you’re wanting a full body workout or just to clear your mind, hiking outdoors has tons of benefits for…Learn More
Best Cardio Exercise For Bad Knees
When your knees are in constant pain or they just don’t function like they used to, it can affect every…Learn More
Rehab After Covid-19
MANAGING BREATHLESSNESS Breathlessness after Covid-19 can be very challenging. The cause of this can be from Covid-19 itself or from…Learn More
KT tape for Knee
Indication: General Knee Pain, Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome, Patellar Tendinopathy Technique #1: Sit with the knee bent at 90 degrees…Learn More
Taping Shoulder for Pain Relief
Kinesiology tape To perform this taping technique you will need two pieces of Kinesiology tape cut into Y strips. Apply…Learn More
Shoulder Pain after Shoulder Press
Have you injured your shoulder performing heavy overhead presses? Returning back to shoulder training after an injury can be tricky.…Learn More
Best Way to Get in Shape and Stay Safe when Skiing
Skiing will definitely be a popular activity this winter. Since we all have been spending so much time at home…Learn More
Best Bed for Back Pain
When speaking with my patients regarding their back pain I often ask them if they have back pain when they…Learn More
Shoulder Pain After Pull Ups
So you have hurt your shoulder after pull ups and after a few months of rest and Physio you want…Learn More
Back Pain from Riding a Bicycle?
Low Back and Neck Pain Slouching forward over the handle bars will create a compromised posture for your neck and…Learn More
How To Fix Runners Knee
Since Toronto gyms are still closed this summer due to Covid 19, many of us has turned to running outdoors…Learn More
5 Steps On How To Fix Lower Back Pain After Deadlifts
Back pain after a deadlift can make you feel weary of returning back to the exercise that hurt you. Here…Learn More
Virtual Physiotherapy. What is it?
What is a virtual physiotherapy appointment like? Enjoy a comprehensive physiotherapy session from the comfort of your home. A virtual…Learn More
Shoulder Labrum Tear
Anatomy and Cause of Injury The labrum is a soft cartilage in the shoulder socket. The labrum cups the head…Learn More
Common home office injuries during Covid 19
Piriformis syndrome: This self quarantine has been a pain in the butt, both figuratively but possibly physically also. We are…Learn More
Covid 19: A Toronto Physio’s guide to coping with self-isolation
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH During this period of self-isolation and uncertainty taking care of our mental health is paramount. Remember…Learn More
Why does good posture help prevent neck and low back pain?
The human head weights about 10 pounds. When your neck is straight the weight of the head is absorbed by…Learn More
Sciatica Treatments In Toronto
Sciatica is a condition where a patient experiences pain along the buttocks, thigh, leg, and foot. The pain may or…Learn More
How To Fix Shoulder Pain After Bench Press
Often the cause of shoulder pain from bench press is a strain of the rotator cuff muscles. The rotator cuff…Learn More
Case Of The Month: Vertigo
Have you ever felt dizziness or vertigo? This is the sensation of spinning inside your head or the room is spinning…Learn More
Case Of The Week: Squash Injury
Jane has been having 6 months of right elbow and wrist pain. She loves to workout. She wakes up at…Learn More
Case Of The Week: Runners Knee
The weather is warmer, the days are sunnier, and the running season starts again! After a winter of hibernation returning…Learn More
My Boss Is A Pain In My Neck
Jane is a 30 year old accountant and has been working furiously (60-80 hours per week) for the last couple…Learn More
3 Physiotherapy Fixes for Knee Pain
One of the most common knee conditions is called runners knee. However you can have this injury even if you…Learn More
Fix your Back with 3 Exercises
You are doing sit-ups and crunches to build that six-pack, but your back gets sore. Exercises like sit-ups and crunches…Learn More
5 Physio Tips on how to get in Shape while Avoiding Injury in the New Year
It’s almost here - those indulgent holiday parties with sugary fried goodies, finger foods galore and bubbly cocktails where you…Learn More
4 Christmas Gift Ideas to Help you Feel Better in 2019
The holiday season is around the corner. These healthy gadgets will help yourself, family, and friends feel better and live…Learn More
5 Simple Physiotherapy Exercises to Fix Shoulder Pain
Feeling pain in the front of your shoulder? In many cases this is due to a condition called “anterior shoulder…Learn More
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