Upon completing a course on the Mulligan method a couple of weeks ago, I also had an opportunity to learn from perhaps the best known shoulder specialist in physiotherapy; Lyn Watson.   Lyn is a physiotherapist from Australia where she has the opportunity to work...

Last weekend I had the opportunity to partake in a great educational opportunity right near home at Canadian Forces Base Borden.  Thanks to Captain Georgette Mink who organized the event, several physiotherapists (the majority whom were military), had the opportunity...

Having difficulty sleeping can be extremely frustrating.  Insomnia can affect many things including blood pressure, symptoms of depression, pain tolerance, general health and much more.  Reports indicate that 30-40% of people report symptoms of insomnia within a given...

I recently read an interesting article on About.com which summarized a study evaluating the effectiveness of botox for plantar fasciitis type pain.  The study was a small randomized controlled trial that compared botox to cortisone in the treatment of plantar...

After a couple of days of solid snow, everyone around Alliston is remembering what winter is supposed to be like.  If you are like me, you spent a good deal of time shovelling the driveway and walkways yesterday and perhaps found some muscles that you forgot you had. ...

I often have conversations with parents who are concerned that their children are wasting their lives playing video games all day and night.  Certainly, the popularity of video games has increased over recent years and more kids appear to be spending extended periods...

It's the time of year when people start making resolutions to get fit and to get healthy.  I'm not sure why it takes a new year for people to make these decisions, but if that's what it takes, then who am I to judge?   When starting a new exercise program, there...

An ongoing problem in physiotherapy, is the lack of ability to protect the term “physiotherapy”.  In plain terms, in Canada, only a registered physiotherapist can claim to be a physiotherapist, but essentially anyone can claim to be providing “physiotherapy”.  ...

It is well documented that physiotherapy helps with pain and function, but what about depression?   A recent study in JOSPT found that people who received physiotherapy treatment after a work related injury not only had improved pain and functional abilities, but...

Most people are well aware of the benefits of sleep.  From improved immune system, to better moods, to better concentration, getting enough sleep is extremely important.  But what effect does sleep have on athletes and injuries?   A study presented at the...