by R_Shea | Jul 21, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
The ontario government is once again changing how it funds physiotherapy services, and it has left many of us scratching our heads. Since the 1980’s OHIP funded physiotherapy services have been available at a select few clinics called schedule 5 clinics. ...
by R_Shea | Jun 30, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
A recent study by Coombes et al. in the Journal of the American Medical Association raises concerns on the effect of using a one-time cortisone injection in subjects with lateral epicondylitis. The randomized control trial compared cortisone injections to...
by R_Shea | May 7, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Methods
Last weekend I had the opportunity to partake in a great educational opportunity right near home at Canadian Forces Base Borden. Thanks to Captain Georgette Mink who organized the event, several physiotherapists (the majority whom were military), had the opportunity...
by R_Shea | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy
Having difficulty sleeping can be extremely frustrating. Insomnia can affect many things including blood pressure, symptoms of depression, pain tolerance, general health and much more. Reports indicate that 30-40% of people report symptoms of insomnia within a given...
by R_Shea | Feb 9, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Methods
After a couple of days of solid snow, everyone around Alliston is remembering what winter is supposed to be like. If you are like me, you spent a good deal of time shovelling the driveway and walkways yesterday and perhaps found some muscles that you forgot you had. ...
by R_Shea | Jan 20, 2013 | Blog, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Methods
I often have conversations with parents who are concerned that their children are wasting their lives playing video games all day and night. Certainly, the popularity of video games has increased over recent years and more kids appear to be spending extended periods...
