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Why Does My Knee Crack? Understanding Knee Noises and When You Should Be Concerned
INDEX Why Do Knees Crack? When Is Knee Cracking Normal? When Should You Be Concerned? Does Knee Cracking Mean Arthritis? Can Exercise Make Knee Cracking Worse? A Patient Story How Can Physiotherapy Help? The Bottom Line Have you ever stood up from a chair and heard...
Physiotherapy for Seniors in Alliston: Improving Strength, Balance and Mobility
Staying active and independent becomes increasingly important as we get older. Everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or participating in hobbies can become more challenging when strength, balance, or mobility...
Ryan Trains for an Ultra Marathon
Prior to the beginning of my trail season, I was hosted the unofficial grand opening of the "South Simcoe Physiotherapy Running Club". I had an opportunity to take over unit 10-180 Parsons Road and turn the front of it into a "club house" for our local running...
Race Season is Upon Us
On Sunday April 12th I had the opportunity (after all, these races are all opportunities) to run a 10k race at Around the Bay in Hamilton. My friend Michael from the South Simcoe Running Group decided to run with me. I had told him that this would be my first race...
Back to Speed: The Next Stage of My Running Comeback
Working with a new coach and (hopefully) a new mindset had me excited for the beginning of my new training plan. Coach Sean and I had a couple of conversations prior to initiating the plan in order to get ourselves on the same page. When Sean sent me ove the first...
An Ankle Sprain Isn’t “Just a Sprain”: A Real Recovery Story
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we treat at South Simcoe Physiotherapy. Whether they happen during sports, while hiking, stepping off a curb, or simply slipping on an uneven surface, many people assume they'll heal on their own with enough time....
Why Rest Isn’t Always the Best Treatment for Pain: The Role of Movement in Physiotherapy
For years, rest was considered the gold standard for treating pain and injury. If something hurt, the advice was simple: stop moving, avoid activity, and wait for it to heal. While short periods of rest can be helpful after an acute injury, too much rest often delays...
BPPV vs Other Causes of Dizziness: How to Tell the Difference
Dizziness is one of the most unsettling symptoms a person can experience. Many people describe it as spinning, lightheadedness, imbalance, or a feeling of being "off." One of the most common causes of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)—but it's...
How to Sleep with Shoulder Pain: Night Relief Tips
Summary If you are trying to figure out how to sleep with shoulder pain, nighttime symptoms can make it hard to rest and recover. This blog explains why shoulder pain often worsens at night, the best sleeping positions for shoulder pain, and simple ways to improve...
ROTATOR CUFF INJURY? THE REHAB JOURNEY OF A 52 YEAR OLD CARPENTER
Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints seen in physiotherapy clinics, and rotator cuff injuries are often at the heart of the issue. Whether caused by sports, repetitive overhead work, or age-related degeneration, rotator cuff tears can significantly limit...