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Product Review: OS1ST FS4 merino wool plantar fasciitis socks
As physiotherapist and bracing specialist with Kratos Health, it is important for me to know, and when possible, try the products that we are selling. I run long distances on a daily basis and have recently added marathon running to my list of hobbies (if you can call...
Why Bracing?
Why should I choose a brace? What will it do for me? Is it worth the investment? Before you spend the money on anything, this is a valid question to ask yourself. A brace is not something that you buy everyday and you may be wondering why it’s a good investment. Here...
Custom Knee Bracing: Is it worth the money?
Custom Knee Bracing: Is it worth the money? Custom knee bracing for medial knee osteoarthritis is quite common But it can also be quite expensive (though is often covered by extended health plans), so it is important to know what the potential benefits are. Custom...
Product Review: Genutrain Knee Brace
A product that I often find myself recommending in my practice is the Bauerfeind Genutrain. I often tell patient’s that this product is the “Cadillac of knee braces”, and that the quality and performance of this brace is likely unmatched. In looking at it, it just...
How to Choose the Best Knee Brace for Arthritis
Don’t let knee pain affect your life! Learn how bracing and Physiotherapy can help your knee pain associated with arthritis. Getting a brace for your knee pain can be a confusing and overwhelming task! It is hard to accept the fact that you may need to ‘brace’ for the...
Ossur OA Hip Unloader
Hip Osteoarthritis? The unloader hip might be right for you! It has been estimated that 7.4% of individuals between the ages of 60-90 years old have hip osteoarthritis (Quintana et al 2008). Though the severity of this arthritis can vary from person to person, the...
Targeted Treatments for Tennis Elbow and Tendonitis, recommended by our physiotherapists from Alliston and Tottenham physio clinics
If you find effective treatments for tennis elbow in Alliston and Tottenham, Ontario to get relief, knowing your choices can significantly enhance your quality of life. The blog deeply discusses tennis elbow and tendonitis, investigates aimed treatment plans, and...
Ryan’s Road to Boston
When I started running 5 yrs ago (at the tender age of 38!), I really didn’t have any goals nor did I have any idea how big of a part of my life this was about to become. I had spent many years treating runners as a physiotherapist and often outwardly asked them why...
How Lifestyle and Diet Help Hip Replacement Recovery. Advice from our therapists from Alliston and Tottenham physio clinics
The healing process from hip replacement surgery is a necessary process that requires thinking about many lifestyle components, like the way of living and eating habits. People who live in Alliston & Tottenham, Ontario, can better their recovery after hip...
Case Study: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Active 74 Year Old Male
This South Simcoe Physiotherapy blog post is going to take another look at an actual client - this time suffering from wrist pain and weakness. Starting with initial assessment and diagnosis of the patient, we will follow him until he is in the maintenance stage of...