How do I use a cane or crutches?

How do I use a cane or crutches?

Doctors may suggest the use of an assisted walking device following an injury or surgery while the lower extremity is healing. At the beginning, it may seem difficult to manage the walking aids, however with practice it will quickly become easier and your confidence...
Can physiotherapy get rid of my headaches?

Can physiotherapy get rid of my headaches?

While some headaches can be worse than others, they can all be pretty exhausting. What many people don’t know is that there are different types of headaches and with certain types, physiotherapy can help! Migraines Migraines can be caused by several factors including...
Breaking the Pain Cycle

Breaking the Pain Cycle

We often hear physiotherapists refer to the pain cycle, but what exactly do they mean? Understand the pain cycle After an injury, we are in pain and fearful of moving, afraid that this might make the pain or injury worse. Overtime, If we continue to avoid movements,...
What is plantar fasciitis?

What is plantar fasciitis?

While the term can sound scary, plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain.  Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia; the connective tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the...