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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints): My journey with them while marathon training and how I treated them in order to keep running
As some of you might already know, last fall I had the privilege of running in the Chicago Marathon. As with every marathon, this event pushed my body to the limits and I was left with some significant soreness. Having had a 10+ year history of left hip pain (which...
Improve your recovery and reduce your running injuries: the top evidence based recovery strategies for runners
Runners and other endurance athletes are constantly trying to get a leg up on their competition by recovering faster and thereby being able to train harder. With these athletes spending hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars on recovery tools such as hot and cold...
Parenting with the Doc: Children’s Brain Health
As a parent of three young boys (ages 4, 3, and 1), parenting has become my primary job these last few years. I am happy to share advice as a Naturopathic Doctor for healthy physical & mental emotional development for our little ones. I stumbled across a great...
The Benefits of Physiotherapy After Surgery
Recovering after an operation can be challenging, but including physiotherapy following your surgery in your recovery plan can make a big difference in how you get well. A planned-out program of physiotherapy not only helps with reducing and managing pain, speeds up...
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,...