Recovery From Soft-Tissue Injury and Overuse Starts With Physiotherapy
Painful soft-tissue conditions result from different forms of trauma to muscles, tendons and ligaments, such as injuries and overuse in sports and athletic activities, and from overuse or repetitive motion in daily activities and work. According to U.S. Bureau of...
6 Questions You Should Ask When Choosing Where to Get Physiotherapy Therapy.
Before booking for physiotherapy services, it’s important to know that you have the right to choose your physiotherapist. In Quebec you can make an appointment with a physiotherapist directly without a doctor’s referral. Although a physician or other health care...
Physiotherapy Treatment of Headaches
Headaches are one of the most widespread diseases affecting 66% of the world population (1). It is a medical disorder that greatly affects the quality of life and the performance at work of the people who suffer from it. Fourteen types and several headache subtypes...
Over-the-Counter Ultrasound, Danger!
In physiotherapy, several means are used for pain management to ensure it remains at a tolerable level. Thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy, among others, are techniques that can be used. Ultrasound is one of these methods; it helps reduce pain, aids in...
Posture: Take Part in Your Treatment
The posture is the position of the body, whether it's voluntary or involuntary, when you're stationary or in motion. It's a crucial concept that needs to be considered in both healthy individuals and those with injuries. Sometimes it's hard to position yourself...