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posted Wednesday, October 21, 2015
This blog discusses some of the issues with the trend to use standing desks at work as a way of relieving lower back pain. Some of my patients I see for lower back and pelvic conditions have been provided with standing desks by their employer. Although these patients have been using their standing desks before […]
posted Wednesday, July 8, 2015
There is a gem of a medical centre right in the heart of The Village. The Church Wellesley Health Centre has everything you need, from a walk-in medical clinic, to an array of medical specialists, and so much more. A welcoming place with smiling staff, this clinic welcomes families, newcomers to Canada, LGBT, homeless, men, women, […]
posted Friday, April 24, 2015
One of my current patients came in with lower back pain after she was given a standing desk at work. She had not experienced lower back problems in sitting, but because so many of her work colleagues had, the employer is accommodating this with ergonomic standing desks. This particular patient had a weak lower back, […]
posted Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The Core Neck: Did you know that you have core muscles in your neck and upper back? All of the joints in our body have core stabilizing muscles. The research shows us that muscles around our joints perform different functions. Some are involved in creating movement, like rotating your neck, while others have a stabilizing […]
posted Friday, December 19, 2014
In August 2013 the Ontario Government changed the way publicly funded physiotherapy is delivered in the community. Approved private clinics and Family Practice Health Teams are now able to offer OHIP funded physiotherapy. These clinics are granted a number of treatment blocks per injury/condition in a year, subject to a maximum of $312.00. Let’s say […]
posted Sunday, November 16, 2014
So for all the runners out there, I thought I would summarize what I have learned from treating people with running injuries, and using the latest research. When most people have a running injury they tend to address what they can control themselves, either their shoes or orthotics. New Balance seems to have good advice […]
posted Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Even the most diligent Physiotherapists can get lower back pain. We are constantly bending down or leaning over bodies all day. I had suffered a nasty bout of lower back pain after bending forward and lifting. I had a slight weakness there before but I had neglected it and hadn’t been keeping up with my […]
posted Sunday, September 7, 2014
As I write this blog, I am on holiday in Amsterdam with family. When walking around the city. the most well-known and obvious sight is the number of people on bikes. In fact you have to look out for bikes more than cars when crossing the road. It’s obvious that bikes rule in this city, […]
posted Wednesday, July 23, 2014
PHYSIO-PILATES In this blog I would like to talk about the ideal fusion of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and Pilates, using the classic equipment. Pilates was originally developed by Joseph Pilates while he was working with injured World War II soldiers in Germany. Joseph determined that attaching springs on the end of the bed helped soldiers to […]
posted Friday, June 6, 2014
Many clients and friends ask me what the difference is between physiotherapists and chiropractors and which one they should go and see. The goal of this blog is to give the reader some useful information on what you should be aware of to make an informed decision. So first off, as a physiotherapist, I am […]
