Common Misconceptions That Could Affect Your Speed of Recovery Did you know? Less than 10% of concussions in high school soccer were caused by ball contact with the head More than 50% of concussions are never reported Appropriate, specific and timely management of concussions can make the difference between short term symptoms with resolution and persistent symptoms […]
Massage therapy, commonly referred to as soft tissue therapy, is a popular treatment choice in many clinical settings. Massage Therapy is practiced by a registered and qualified health care professional to help in the healing of muscle dysfunction. What are the benefits of Massage Therapy? Massage Therapy uses touch to increase the circulation to the
Kinesiologists are human movement specialists that asses, design and implement programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance in the areas of sports, recreation, work, daily life activities and exercise. Lower Back Pain and Kinesiology. Back pain can result from a number of factors such as a motor vehicle accident, workplace injury, sports and
If pain relief, return to exercise or upping your sporting preparation is on your list, remember how physiotherapy can help. Here are some common myths busted… Does Physiotherapy Just Mean Exercise?No, treatment includes exercises of various types to promote flexibility and strength. But it also includes hands on treatment to promote healing and education on necessary
When you’ve just sprained your ankle or pulled a muscle, all you want is some pain relief, but should you use heat or ice? To sort out this confusion, what is best and what should you really do? How To Use Ice Ice is useful when you want to reduce swelling – remember that ankle sprain? This
During this nice weather, we have a great opportunity to go outside and do the activities we love doing. Allied Physio has a suggestion….. Let’s work on that Garden! “But I always end up with a sore back after I spend all day working on the yard”Not anymore! We have all the tips you will need to ensure
During this time, many of us have had to work from home, here are some great tips to ensure you still feel great after a full work day at home! Sitting at a desk: Chair – Make sure your lower back is in contact with the back rest of the chair. If there is a space
We are OPEN to assist you on our virtual platform through video and telephone (smartphone)!! As of March 19 2020, our in clinic visits are on hold due to COVID-19. We are open for Virtual Visits to assist you in your recovery by telephone or video to continue providing you the best care possible. Allied Physiotherapy is staying on top
Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals. As physiotherapists, we treat a wide array of conditions including: Spinal pain and injuries (e.g. disc prolapse) Headaches Sports injuries (e.g. ligament tears) Fractures (e.g. broken arm) Musculoskeletal problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome) Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. following a knee replacement)
