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The Grouse Grind- Alliston Physiotherapy
This past moth I had the opportunity to fly out to Vancouver and attend an advanced bracing course courtesy of Ossur Canada. Ossur is a leader in innovation in the orthopaedic bracing world (not to mention prosthetics) and certainly one of my favourite...
Sit up Straight; Does it even matter?
Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ve been told to sit-up straight and that slouching is bad for your back. This saying is rooted in a common belief that adopting the “perfect posture”, typically outlined as sitting up straight with your shoulders and chin...
South Simcoe Physiotherapy- guess our anniversary!
This month South Simcoe Physio is celebrating 10 years of service. It’s been 10 years since we opened our doors here In Alliston and it has been an honour and a pleasure serving New Tecumseth and the surrounding communities. We look forward to many more years and are...
Pre-season/baseline testing for Concussions- Physiotherapy Alliston
Have you or one of your loved one’s ever been unsure if you might have suffered a concussion? Have you been told that you suffered a concussion but been unsure if you were ready to return to sport safely? Do you play a sport such as hockey,...
The Anywhere/Anytime core workout!
Many of us, myself included, have now experienced, or will experience at some point in the future, the dreaded 5 day “Covid isolation”. Although it is necessary to remain isolated within your home and to stay away from others, it is also important to stay...
Introducing Complete Concussion Management to South Simcoe Physiotherapy!
1 in 5 athletes will suffer a concussion over the course of their season. In the USA alone it is estimated that there are up to 3.8 million concussions per year. In Ontario reports indicate that 42% of all concussions reported in hospital...
Elbow pain and double crush syndrome; physiotherapy in Alliston
Let’s talk about elbow pain! Many people experience lateral elbow pain and immediately think of tennis elbow. Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylagia, is a common overuse injury where the common tendon origin of the wrist extensors becomes irritated...
Urinary Incontinence in Women; Physiotherapy in Alliston
Debunking the Myths Surrounding Urinary Incontinence in Women Ever heard the saying “I laugh so hard that tears roll down my legs”? I hear from a lot of women that they could never jump on a trampoline or keep their legs uncrossed when they laugh, or they always need...
Should I exercise or rest after a concussion? Pearls of wisdom from your Alliston physiotherapist
If you’ve recently suffered a concussion, you might be confused about when and how to return to exercise. Traditionally, many healthcare professionals have recommended mental and physical rest until concussion symptoms resolve, but unfortunately...
PEACE and LOVE – how to manage acute injuries. Physiotherapy Alliston
Give yourself some PEACE and LOVE… A question I get almost daily is how to best manage an acute injury. For example, say, you sprain your ankle. It’s warm, swollen, painful, and difficult to walk on. So, what do you do next? Is it best to apply ice or heat? Should...