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Back to Speed: The Next Stage of My Running Comeback

Working with a new coach and (hopefully) a new mindset had me excited for the beginning of my new training plan. Coach Sean and I had a couple of conversations prior to initiating the plan in order to get ourselves on the same page. When Sean sent me ove the first...

An Ankle Sprain Isn’t “Just a Sprain”: A Real Recovery Story

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we treat at South Simcoe Physiotherapy. Whether they happen during sports, while hiking, stepping off a curb, or simply slipping on an uneven surface, many people assume they'll heal on their own with enough time....

Why Rest Isn’t Always the Best Treatment for Pain: The Role of Movement in Physiotherapy

For years, rest was considered the gold standard for treating pain and injury. If something hurt, the advice was simple: stop moving, avoid activity, and wait for it to heal. While short periods of rest can be helpful after an acute injury, too much rest often delays...

BPPV vs Other Causes of Dizziness: How to Tell the Difference

Dizziness is one of the most unsettling symptoms a person can experience. Many people describe it as spinning, lightheadedness, imbalance, or a feeling of being "off." One of the most common causes of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)—but it's...

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Understanding Your Movement With a Gait Analysis

Understanding your movement through a gait assessment can provide valuable insights into how your body moves, helping to pinpoint inefficiencies or imbalances that may be contributing to pain or discomfort. By assessing your walking or running patterns, a gait...

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Get that D, the Sunshine Vitamin!

Vitamin D, “the Sunshine vitamin”  is an important part of our health & function. Increasingly so this time of year, as sun & UV exposure is at an annual low. If you suffer from “winter blues” there is a good chance you need more vitamin D in your life....

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South Simcoe Physiotherapy: A Student’s Perspective

South Simcoe Physiotherapy is always happy to have high school and university students shadow our physiotherapists, whenever we are able!  Alex had a university student volunteer with him recently, and this is a post she wrote: During my time volunteering at South...

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Tedinopathies: From Symptoms to Treatment

In this month of South Simcoe Physiotherapy’s blog post, we are going to explore the world of tendinopathies - from what a tendon is, how a tendinopathy can occur, to how physiotherapy can help with rehabilitation. What is a tendon? Tendons are strong, fibrous...

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Tips for Physiotherapy for Runners: Boost Your Training

If you're an avid runner, physiotherapy for runners can significantly enhance your training by preventing injuries and improving your performance. Regular physiotherapy sessions can help you address common running-related issues, from knee pain to hamstring strains,...

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Canadian Made: Tariff Wars and Your Health

By Dr. David Collings, ND Thankfully the outrageous tariffs from our neighbours to the south have been postponed, but we still expect them to arrive. Even if they don’t, now more than ever is a good time to choose to support local Canadian-made and Canadian-produced...

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Case Study: Treating a 67 year old with Vertigo (BPPV)

In this month of South Simcoe Physiotherapy’s blog post, we are going to explore another real patient's physiotherapy experience suffering from vertigo and dizziness – right from the initial assessment and diagnosis to the patient returning to their goals and...

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How Are Concussions Treated? Key Insights on Care

Concussions are a kind of injury to the brain called traumatic brain injury (TBI). It happens when there is a knock or shake to your head because of pressure or quick movements. Knowing treatment for concussions is very important so that correct help can be given and...

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