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 […]
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 […]
Most Common Golf Injuries and Tips to Minimize Them
The sun is shining (finally!) and it feels like Golf Season! At this time of year (and after golf trips, lets be honest) there are always a couple of people who come in, having played too much golf without any preparation, with various injuries. Golf injuries can run the gambit but the following are a […]
A Running Program
Part 3: The Stretching Program This is no longer a “pre-season” program, so I will rename it simply a running stretching program. I always recommend a stretching program for any runner. This allows you to at least partially counteract the muscle imbalances and tightness that come from being a runner. These imbalances can be even […]
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy?
Fascia is a network of layered connective tissue that is present throughout the body and helps keep tissues supported and in place. The diagram pictured at the side will give you a good visual. The white areas represent fascia where it is thickened, but in reality, there is fascia surrounding all the muscles. In the […]