Practical advice for work accident (CNESST) and car accident (SAAQ) victims
When afflicted with either a work or car accident, often times the victim suffers without seeking the appropriate help, thinking the pain will eventually go away. In doing so, the victim is not benefiting from services that can eliminate pain, restore function and...
Exploring the tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow was first described in 1883 by Major as a condition that was causes lateral elbow pain in tennis players, hence the name tennis elbow. However it has been extended throughout the years to be synonymous with all lateral elbow pain,...
Cryotherapy (using cold to treat injuries)
While watching almost any sporting event, did you ever notice that the moment an injury occurs – the first thing they reach for is ice? There is no difference between your weekend warrior’s sprained ankle and the sprained ankle of any athlete in organized sports. In...
Massage Therapy Techniques – Types of Wraps and Their Benefits
Depending upon the type of wrap used and the elements within that wrap, it can be used as a natural treatment for a variety of ailments. Mud that comes from salt water, with a high content of salt and minerals, such as the mud found in Israel at the Dead Sea and in...
When Do I Put Ice or Heat on My Injury?
This is a very common question we hear in physiotherapy. There is one misconception which exists – ice for 24 to 48 hours and then heat. This is wrong for most situations people find themselves in following an injury. You can almost never go wrong with ice, but you...