Therapeutic exercises are specific physical activities designed to improve or restore the body’s strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall function. These exercises are part of a comprehensive treatment plan for various medical conditions or injuries. Therapeutic exercise is a great way to restore function and live a pain-free life. So, the goal is to enhance the […]
Shoulder pain can have various causes, and with it´s function limited, compromise many daily activities. Starts with modest aches and pains caused by a strained muscle. After that, can go to severe bone-on-bone friction caused by arthritis, until an acute pain due to injury or trauma. If you’re experiencing persistent shoulder pain, it’s crucial to […]
Breastfeeding and physiotherapy…what is the connection? There was a time, many years ago, when I first started as a physiotherapist. I was manning the front desk of our clinic while our admin had gone for a lunch break when I received a call that asked for a specific type of physiotherapy. I distinctly remember the […]
Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique that focuses on releasing tension and tightness in the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body. Fascia is a three-dimensional web of connective tissue that plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s structural integrity. During myofascial release treatment, […]
Knee pain refers to discomfort or pain in and around the knee joint. The knee is a complex joint that plays a crucial role in supporting body weight and facilitating movement. It is susceptible to various types of injuries and conditions that can lead to pain. Knee pain can affect people of all ages and […]
FCAMPT designation certified means Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy. This designation is regarded as the highest level of manual therapy training that an orthopaedic physiotherapist can obtain. Do you know that beyond being primary care practitioners, there are highly trained physiotherapists that perform spinal and joint manipulation? Physiotherapists upon […]
TMJ Dysfuntion or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, also known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD), refers to a group of conditions that affect the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. The TMJ is the joint that connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your skull, allowing you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak, and […]
