The word “sciatica” seems to be thrown around quite often in the physical medicine world but what does it really mean when a clinician tells you that you have sciatica? In this blog post, we’ll define sciatica, talk about signs and symptoms of sciatica, discuss possible causes of sciatica, and finally address some drug-free treatment options. What is Sciatica? To begin …
Webinar: Knee Osteoarthritis and Bracing
Watch this webinar on demand, just click the register now button to get started, or click here. Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease affecting the knee joints, and it is considered the most common cause of arthritis pain with 16 million people affected by the disease annually. 1 million Canadians live with knee OA, with one …
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Treating Erectile Dysfunction with Physiotherapy
Though it may be both frustrating and embarrassing, suffering from erectile dysfunction is a common problem for men from a wide range of age groups. In a recent study of about 4,000 Canadian men between the ages of 40 and 88, almost half had issues of erectile dysfunction. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney …
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Is This Serious? Why Does My Thumb Hurt?
Your Thumb Pain Could Be De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis If you’re experiencing pain, pinching or swelling at the base of your thumb, it could be de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis (pronounced dih-kwer-VAINS ten-oh-sine-oh-VIE-tis). Today we’ll address thumb tendon pain that happens at the base of the thumb, a possible cause, and treatment options. If you’re seeking medical care for your symptoms, find a physiotherapy clinic …
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Chiropractor Spotlight: Dr. Mike Manhas
We love celebrating our team members and their accomplishments. We’ve said it before, but clinician spotlights are some of our favourite posts. We love talking about our fantastic clinicians because it lets us celebrate their accomplishments, and learn a little more about the people that make working at pt Health so great. Today we’re spotlighting our first Chiropractor and the …
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How to Choose the Right TENS Unit
From now until December 31st, 2017, we have a great promotion on TENS units. You can save up to $70 on your purchase! As a result, we are often asked “Do TENS units really work?” the answer is yes. TENS units are proven effective in treating pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, sports injury, menstruation, migraines and more. We’ve talked about TENS machine in …
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5 Reasons to Try Dry Needling For Pain Relief
Learn About Intramuscular Stimulation And How It Can Help With Pain Dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or myofascial trigger point dry needling uses the same thin, solid needles that are used in acupuncture. Skilled physiotherapists insert the needles into the skin and muscle to directly target tight knots of muscle called trigger points that cause and refer …
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Can Physiotherapy Help Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery?
Did you know that physiotherapy can help treat the swelling that can occur after breast cancer surgery and treatment? If you’ve undergone treatment for breast cancer, you may notice that your hand and arm have become swollen and painful. Your healthcare team may have used terms like ‘lymphedema’ and ‘manual lymphatic drainage,’ but what do these words actually mean? …
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Registered Massage Therapist Spotlight: Colleen DiGiacinto
We love celebrating our amazing clinicians, that’s why spotlights are some of our favourite posts. For us, spotlights are a great chance to introduce our clinic team members, celebrate their accomplishments, and learn a little more about the people that make working at pt Health so great. Today we’re turning the spotlight on Colleen who is celebrating 15-years at …
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