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Exercise safely Alliston!
I recently started a formal exercise program with Steve Coons, kinesiologist and owner of Thrive Fitness which shares a common space with us at South Simcoe Physiotherapy. Beginning this exercise program has been a great experience for me. I am too early in the...
Physiotherapy in Alliston- Does kinesiotape really work?
One common question that I was asked during the summer Olympics was: “What is with the tape that so many of the athletes were wearing?” The colourful tape that the athletes were wearing is called kinesiotape. This tape has been around for several years, but is...
Alliston physiotherapist offering IMS
I have recently returned from a "business" trip to wonderful Vancouver. Aside from seeing that part of Canada for the first time, I also had the opportunity to complete my certification in IMS (intramuscular stimulation). After completing the first part of the...
Physiotherapy for low back pain in Alliston!
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...
Physiotherapy and Concussions
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...
Alliston’s newest physiotherapist
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...
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
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...