The days of using ultrasound and hot packs for low back pain are long gone (or at least they should be!).  Extensive research has been conducted in many areas of physiotherapy, with low back pain being one of the areas most studied.  Over the years we have spent a...

Concussions in sports and specifically hockey have become a hot topic recently.  With many of the games stars missing time in recent years with concussion symptoms, people have become more aware of this problem.  So what is a concussion and what are common symptoms? A...

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Preya Ramdass to South Simcoe Physiotherapy and the Alliston community. Preya is a University of Manitoba graduate with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of orthopedic physiotherapy.  She graduated from...

I recently had the opportunity to take the first half of my certification in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).  Although the course was to be held on the long weekend, and it meant missing a rather important event, I couldn't pass up taking this course, which typically...