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Watch for the gap: rectus diastasis!
The term rectus diastasis refers to the separation of the abdominal muscles (the “6-pack muscle”) away from the midline of the body. Rectus diastasis is common during and after pregnancy, due to the body adapting to the growing baby. Sometimes the separation will...
Prevent your next running injury!
As we head into the doldrums of winter, some of us are starting to ramp up our running in preparation for our next (virtual) event. Here are some common mistakes that lead to the vast majority of running injuries that I see in the clinic: Increasing your...
Warming up and cooling down! Tips from your Alliston Physiotherapist
Most of us know how important it is to keep ourselves physically active, and all the benefits that come along with regular exercise (reduced stress, improved cardiovascular and muscular health, etc.). The one thing that most of us forget about is the importance of...
Mission Accomplished! Running blog #2…
Now I realize that my last formal blog was also about my running, so if you don’t want to hear about it again, I apologize! Running is something that I have become very passionate about, and is a way for me to focus my energy. What started as I way to try to reduce my...
It’s all about the journey, not the destination
If you had asked me as recently as two-and-a-half years ago what I thought about running, my response would’ve likely been something to the effect of “I only run if I’m being chased”. But for reasons largely unbeknownst to me, all of that changed about 2 years...
Dry Needling at South Simcoe Physiotherapy
This blog was written by Divya Sebastian Registered Physiotherapist and Dry Needle provider! At our clinic, we are often asked questions about Dry Needling. Some common questions that we encounter are: “Does it hurt? What does it really do? Is it the same as...
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: IT CAN HELP!
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: IT CAN HELP! Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common problem that many people experience. In Canada, 1 in every 4 women, and 1 in every 9 men experience urinary incontinence. In Canada, up to 75% of women experience pelvic organ prolapse, with...
Gait Analysis; South Simcoe Physiotherapy Introduces its Newest Service!
Groundbreaking gait analysis for realtime feedback and improved performance for runners and walkers.
Physiotherapy Alliston; Holistic nutrition to help with your New Year’s resolution!
Have you been contemplating a New Year's resolution involving losing weight or perhaps just eating healthier? Why not come in and see our Holistic Nutritionist Chelsea? Chelsea has a variety of strategies to help you determine what foods are right for you and a...
Physiotherapy in Alliston; welcome Divya Sebastian!
We are pleased to announce that Divya Sebastian PT, BPT, Registered Physiotherapist will be joining the team at South Simcoe Physiotherapy this coming Wednesday! For the first time in months we will be operating at full capacity reducing wait times for appointments....