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Had a Total Knee Replacement? What Your Physiotherapy May Look Like
In this month's South Simcoe Physiotherapy blog post, we are going to look at what physiotherapy may look like after a total knee replacement. It is important to note that one individual's rehab is not going to look like another - even though two different people get...
Understanding Your Movement With a Gait Analysis
Understanding your movement through a gait assessment can provide valuable insights into how your body moves, helping to pinpoint inefficiencies or imbalances that may be contributing to pain or discomfort. By assessing your walking or running patterns, a gait...
Get that D, the Sunshine Vitamin!
Vitamin D, “the Sunshine vitamin” is an important part of our health & function. Increasingly so this time of year, as sun & UV exposure is at an annual low. If you suffer from “winter blues” there is a good chance you need more vitamin D in your life....
South Simcoe Physiotherapy: A Student’s Perspective
South Simcoe Physiotherapy is always happy to have high school and university students shadow our physiotherapists, whenever we are able! Alex had a university student volunteer with him recently, and this is a post she wrote: During my time volunteering at South...
Tedinopathies: From Symptoms to Treatment
In this month of South Simcoe Physiotherapy’s blog post, we are going to explore the world of tendinopathies - from what a tendon is, how a tendinopathy can occur, to how physiotherapy can help with rehabilitation. What is a tendon? Tendons are strong, fibrous...
Tips for Physiotherapy for Runners: Boost Your Training
If you're an avid runner, physiotherapy for runners can significantly enhance your training by preventing injuries and improving your performance. Regular physiotherapy sessions can help you address common running-related issues, from knee pain to hamstring strains,...
Top 10 Reasons You Should Hire a Running Coach to Help You Reach Your Running Goals
By Ryan Shea, PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS In the day and age of AI and the ease of access to information through the internet, many aspects of our lives are becoming automated. There are thoughts that AI can one day replace many jobs that are currently performed by...
Canadian Made: Tariff Wars and Your Health
By Dr. David Collings, ND Thankfully the outrageous tariffs from our neighbours to the south have been postponed, but we still expect them to arrive. Even if they don’t, now more than ever is a good time to choose to support local Canadian-made and Canadian-produced...
Case Study: Treating a 67 year old with Vertigo (BPPV)
In this month of South Simcoe Physiotherapy’s blog post, we are going to explore another real patient's physiotherapy experience suffering from vertigo and dizziness – right from the initial assessment and diagnosis to the patient returning to their goals and...
How Are Concussions Treated? Key Insights on Care
Concussions are a kind of injury to the brain called traumatic brain injury (TBI). It happens when there is a knock or shake to your head because of pressure or quick movements. Knowing treatment for concussions is very important so that correct help can be given and...