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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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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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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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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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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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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So you’ve bumped your head during a soccer game and now have a concussion. What’s next, you may wonder? Well, for the most part, the majority of people recover from a concussion within 7-10 days, however, up to 30% may have symptoms that last longer. How do you deal with these symptoms? Can physiotherapy actually help? Continue reading to …
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We love talking about our clinicians, that’s why spotlights are some of our favourite posts. How could they not be when we have so many phenomenally driven and ambitious people working at our clinics across the country? For us, spotlights are a great chance to introduce our clinic team members, give them a platform to share what they love …
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With the start of the school year, we’re often asked: “is carrying a heavy backpack bad for me?” While there are a lot of variables that go into answering that question, one thing we can say for sure is that carrying an excessively heavy bag, backpack, or rucksack can cause compression on your brachial plexus (the network of nerves running …
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