Sports Medicine Blog
Shoulder Pain
What is Wrong? Shoulder pain can come from a variety of pathologies. Some of the most common are: Shoulder Impingement / Subacromial Pain Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy / Tendinitis Rotator Cuff Tear Shoulder Instability Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder...
Hip Pain
What is Wrong? Hip pain can be felt in the groin or in the side or back of the hip. It can radiate down the leg and sometimes it feels “deep” within the joint. Hip pain can come from a variety of pathologies. Some of the most common are: Osteoarthritis Gluteal...
Top 3 Running Technique Errors to Avoid
Since I've been working with recreational runners on a day to day basis, I’ve noticed that some running technique errors are far more common than others. In fact, I’ve noticed three running technique errors that are super common. Interestingly, these three errors are...
Our Therapists are in the Same Boat as Family Physicians… making Virtual Appointments our New Norm
We have found very solid ways to work with clients remotely during this pandemic & we too are surprised that it actually works as well as it does! Prior to April 2020, we had assessed or treated less than 100 people through virtual physiotherapy sessions. Now 100%...
What Is Exertion Testing?
For those wishing to return to contact sports, exertional testing is a requirement to ensure a full metabolic recovery has occurred beyond symptom absence, and there are no lingering concussion implications that could be worsened though contact. A concussive injury...
How To Sleep Better
Have you ever been frustrated about not being able to fall asleep? Do you regularly struggle with getting a full night of restful sleep? Have you ever stayed up all night trying to get a project done?
How to Relieve Stress After a Car Accident
Did you know that you may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a motor vehicle accident (MVA)?
Common Autumn Injuries – How to Prevent Yard Work Woes
The fall & winter seasons open you up to potential for all sorts of physical injuries. No, we're not talking about the strain from lifting a dozen pumpkin spiced lattes per week, although that may already be an epidemic. Instead, we're referencing outdoor and yard...
Do You Have a Happy Heart?
With all the love in the air this month, it’s a good time to ask yourself how your heart is doing.
