by R_Shea | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
A recent article in the Toronto Star questioning the efficacy of ice in treating acute soft tissue injuries has certainly sparked some debate. The article, which cites Gary Reinl the author of “Iced: The illusionary treatment option”, states that the use...
by R_Shea | May 28, 2014 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
Hey everyone, I won’t get too involved in the upcoming election talk, except to say that the current government is implementing an unfair system resulting in the redundant “regulation” of regulated health professionals. The result is going to be...
by R_Shea | Apr 20, 2014 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Methods
A few weeks back I had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Guelph learning from renowned Australian physiotherapist and shoulder specialist Lyn Watson (http://www.lynwatsonshoulderphysio.com.au/). Despite having to battle what appears to be one of our last...
by R_Shea | Mar 18, 2014 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Methods
After reading a recent article in Macleans, I was inspired to write a blog about wait-times for physicians in the province of Ontario and how I believe we as physiotherapists may be able to help reduce them. The article describes how the Harper...
by R_Shea | Feb 2, 2014 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
I recently sent this letter to my MPP. I encourage you to do the same if you are a healthcare provider, have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, have purchased insurance, or are tired of getting it “stuck to you” by insurance companies! ...
by R_Shea | Dec 15, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
December has been a busy month for the three physiotherapists at South Simcoe Physiotherapy, with all 3 of our therapists working to improve their manual therapy skills in order to continue to provide the highest level of care for all of our patients. First off, we...
