Back to School Backpack Guide
Fri Aug 23, 2024
Back-to-School Backpack Guide:
Ensuring Your Child’s Health and Comfort
As the new school year approaches, it’s time to consider one of the most essential items on your child’s list: their backpack. The right backpack can make a significant difference in your child’s back health, offering support and comfort throughout their school...
The Pickleball Story
Mon Jul 01, 2024
The Pickleball Story. Sixty years ago, three friends in Bainbridge Island, Washington wanted to create a sport combining the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum labeled their creation “Pickleball”. They got the idea for the name from a “pickle boat” which is...
Understanding Therapeutic Ultrasound
Tue Sep 12, 2023
Community Corner, Education, Learning Centre, Patient Education
Understanding Therapeutic Ultrasound Has your Physiotherapist recommended therapeutic ultrasound as part of your treatment plan? If so, you may want to learn more about this modality and how it works. This blog will provide an overview of therapeutic ultrasound to help you know more about the treatment your Physiotherapist is recommending. What...
ReCOVery: Post-Exertional Malaise and other challenges after COVID-19
Thu Feb 02, 2023
Community Corner, Education, Latest News, Learning Centre, Patient Education
Introduction There is a growing population of individuals experiencing a range of debilitating and long-lasting effects after having COVID-19. For these individuals, the effects are greater than the expected weakness and fatigue that others may experience after being sick for a few weeks, be it with COVID-19 or another illness. In...
Baker’s Cyst
Wed Nov 03, 2021
What is a Baker’s cyst? A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that forms on the back of the knee joint. This can cause tightness and pain when fully bending or extending your knee, or when performing physical activity. It may feel as though...
Plantar Fasciitis
Thu Oct 14, 2021
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of foot and heel pain, and is the result of repeated irritation over time. The plantar fascia is a tough band of tissue that runs from the ball of your foot to your heel, where it helps...
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Thu Oct 14, 2021
What is Supraspinatus Tendinopathy? Supraspinatus Tendinopathy can cause pain in your shoulder near the location of the supraspinatus tendon. The supraspinatus is one of the many muscles in your shoulder that make up the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff holds your arm in place and is important for the full mobility...
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