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Eight Strategies to Prevent Falls on the Icy Sidewalks
With snowy winter days finally here, we see an increased number of “fall related injuries” at South Simcoe Physiotherapy’s clinics in both Tottenham and Alliston. A 2021 study (by Huynh et al) found that from 2011 to 2015 falls were “the leading cause of injury...
Pain on the outside of the elbow: Could it be Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, also known in the medical field as lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common overuse injuries at the elbow. It should be known that only 5% of people that play tennis, suffer from tennis elbow! What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow involves the...
Dull, Aching Shoulder Pain? It Could be Frozen Shoulder
What is Frozen Shoulder? Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a gradual loss of movement in theshoulder joint with associated pain. For starters, let’s go over a little bit of shoulder anatomy. The shoulder joint being the most mobile joint in the...
What is shockwave therapy and how can it help my pain?
Have you ever been to a physiotherapy clinic and felt like you heard some sort of loud construction equipment down the hall or in the room over? Although that may have been the case, often times it is shockwave therapy that you are hearing! How does shockwave therapy...
Have you suffered a concussion? Your Naturopath may be able to help!
Written by Dr. Tatsiana Vovk, ND A Naturopathic approach considers individualized treatment for patients with concussions, acknowledging that each person may experience different symptoms and recovery times. The treatment plan also depends on the post-concussion...
ANKLE SPRAIN? LET’S TALK ABOUT DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND RETURNING TO SPORT.
Ankle sprains are a common type of injury that can sideline anyone from a weekend warrior to a training athlete. This injury can be quite painful and also frustrating to rehab and return to the activity that you are wanting to get back to. In this blog, we will take a...
Neck Pain from Sitting at a desk all day? Read below for tips and strategies to help.
Neck pain is a common condition, particularly in office workers when compared to other occupations. It was found in a study by Chen et al., 2018 that approximately 42% to 63% of office workers suffer from neck pain. This is a fairly high number, and not only does...
What is acupuncture and how can it help relieve my pain?
What is the History Behind Acupuncture? Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 3000 years, where their use of natural healing therapy has gained traction around the world. If you have heard of acupuncture before, you have likely been told or read...
Massage Therapy- what types of massage are there and how can massage therapy help me?
Massage therapy – we’ve all either had one or know someone who has had one. Whether it is you are wanting a relaxing hour, have muscle tension, or pain, a massage has tonnes of benefits. If you are debating whether or not to get a massage or have had multiple and want...
KNEE ARTHRITIS; WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN IT BE TREATED?
First things first – what is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is known as a degenerative or a “wear and tear” disease which affects the joints of our body. With OA, the smooth cartilage within a joint begins to break down becoming rough, as well as changes to the...