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...
Why does a multidisciplinary approach work better

Why does a multidisciplinary approach work better

In 2014 Sidell & Cousins stated that  “ People experiencing pain often report mood disturbances, including irritability, helplessness and depression. More complex cognitive responses can also develop, such as loss of belief in the ability to perform tasks and fear...
What is Manual Therapy?

What is Manual Therapy?

Since the dawn of time, humans have sought to heal the ailments that afflict them. Initially, it’s a matter of reflex when we get injured. We only have to think about the friction we apply to the elbow that we bump against an obstacle, or the hand we place on...
What is a Stress Fracture?

What is a Stress Fracture?

Generalities: A stress or fatigue fracture is a type of fracture that is incomplete in the bones and is caused by repeated or unusual stress. This type of fracture can be described as a fine crack in a bone. It is a common sports injury, particularly for people in...