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Kinesiology Tape
The use of kinesiology tape for the treatment of pain in both athletes and the general population has become common place. The often brightly coloured stretchy tape is difficult to miss when fashioned by your favourite basketball player or an Olympic volleyball...
How do I pay for my brace?
This is a common question! The answer is somewhat complicated but we are here to simplify it for you. There are many ways you can receive compensation for a brace that you require for your rehab and wellbeing. Coverage Options: Extended health benefits Veterans...
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 kneepain associated with arthritis.Getting a brace for your knee pain can be a confusing and overwhelming task! It is hard toaccept the fact that you may need to ‘brace’ for the day...
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...