Tips to Avoid Falls in Seniors

Tips to Avoid Falls in Seniors

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada falls are the leading cause of injury related hospitalizations of seniors in Canada.  Even though 20-30% of seniors fall each year, falls are also considered one of the leading preventable causes of death of Canadian...
Exploring the tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis

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)

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...
When Do I Put Ice or Heat on My Injury?

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...