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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,...
Top 10 Reasons You Should Hire a Running Coach to Help You Reach Your Running Goals
By Ryan Shea, PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS In the day and age of AI and the ease of access to information through the internet, many aspects of our lives are becoming automated. There are thoughts that AI can one day replace many jobs that are currently performed by...
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...
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...
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...
10 Things to Consider Before You Buy Your Next Runners!
Most runners develop a love for running shoes (almost as deep as the running itself) and don’t have to be convinced that it’s time to buy a new pair of shoes. However, many runners really don’t know what to look for when shopping for a new pair of running shoes and...
What is Sports Physiotherapy | Comprehensive Guide
Sports physiotherapy is crucial to injury prevention, treatment, and recovery for athletes at every level. From handling knee injuries in sports to requiring bracing for tennis elbow, knowing what sports physiotherapy involves could affect your healing and...
Ready for Winter Sports? Some injury prevention tips from a physio!
Winter is a season filled with opportunities for outdoor fun, from skiing and snowboarding to ice skating and sledding. While these sports bring excitement, they also come with the risk of injury due to slippery surfaces, cold weather, and the physical demands of...
Shockwave Therapy for Knee Pain: When Can It Help?
Knee pain is not one condition. Pain at the front of the knee after running is very different from an ACL tear. Patellar tendon pain is different from a meniscus injury. Osteoarthritis is different again. That distinction matters when you are considering shockwave...
Post Boston and the Road to Chicago
Coming off a “bucket list” event such as the Boston Marathon, can leave one with a feeling of let-down unless you have something else scheduled. Fortunately for me, I didn’t have a lot of time to experience a let-down as I was already scheduled to participate in what...