Why Acupuncture is used in Physiotherapy
Acupuncture is becoming more and more common as an adjunct to physiotherapy. My experience is that acupuncture can give a lot of pain relief and greatly improve the rate of recovery for many people in many different conditions. Here are a few of the ways that science has shown acupuncture works and how that benefits […]
Is Pole Walking for You?
Nordic pole walking was created in Finland as a way for cross country skiers to train during the summer. Since then it has developed as an activity in its own right with many scientifically proven health and fitness benefits. So what is so great about pole walking and should I think about doing it?? In […]
Running Program: Part 2
Part 2: Strengthening Program This running strengthening program is a compilation of the top 5 of our favourite exercises to prepare you for your running season. They are simple, quick and require no equipment. They also assume that at the moment you are injury free! Below our Top 5 are a few more of our favourite exercises that […]
A Running Program: Part 1
Part 1: Why do a Preseason Strengthening and Stretching Program?? If, like me, you are a fair weather runner, it’s time to get ready for your next outdoor running season! It’s time to strap on the runners and just go right? Not so fast. If you want to avoid injuries, as well as following my previous […]
Heat or Ice??
The question of whether to heat or ice is one we as physiotherapists get frequently. And the answer for the most part is actually quite simple. Despite much discussion about the theory of both heat and ice either increasing or decreasing inflammation, bloodflow etc., there is not much scientific evidence that either will help your […]
We Do Direct Billing!!
For your convenience Maclean Sport Physiotherapy can now bill your insurance company directly!! Check out the list of insurance providers we now offer direct billing for: Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance CINUP Cowan Insurance Group Desjardins First Canadian Protection Products Great-West Life Green Shield (GSC) iA Financial Group Johnston Group Sun Life Financial Manulife Johnson […]
Fall Computrainer in Full Swing!
Our Fall 2018 Computrainer program is in full swing. There are still openings in all of our classes but some have only a few spaces left. Check out our new schedule here and contact us to sign up!
Pain is Complicated!
Top 9 nuggets from Physio Congress 2018 I spent last weekend at the Canadian Physiotherapy Congress in Montreal and was profoundly influenced by some of the things I learned. Here are the top 9 nuggets of information I learned: One of the top reasons people start a yoga practice is low back pain Breathing exercises […]
Computrainer Roundup – Fall 2017
Another season of CompuTrainer is gearing up to start on October 2nd. We have made many upgrades to our studio including new workout videos, free towel service and dryland training. Come in or contact us to find out more!
Computrainer Round Up
Another great season of CompuTrainer is coming to an end in the next couple of weeks. We hope our sessions have gotten all of our riders ready for the roads and racing. This year was the first season inside of our new unit and proved to be just as successful as ever with rides occurring […]