In our most recent blog post we reviewed 5 ways that physiotherapy can help treat heel pain related to plantar fasciitis. In this post, we are going to review commonly missed issues in ongoing heel pain (stretching tight calves or using orthotics are not always the best solutions!). Plantar Fasciitis can be a common reason […]
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition that affects the ability to walk and run comfortably. It is characterized by pain at the front of the base of the calcaneus (heel bone), although it can migrate forward across the arch of the foot. Possible causes of plantar fasciitis include: Poor flexibility of the calf muscles No […]
With the fall season already upon us, many of us are starting back up our recreational/competitive sports, finishing up yard work before the winter season, or completing home renovations while the weather is still warm(ish). Often times, many of these activities require repetitive overhead motion of our shoulders. Over time, these repetitive movements can lead […]
Have you ever wondered if you are running “correctly”? Is pain limiting your distance, time, or affecting your long term goals when you run? If so, it may be important to look at the different phases in your running cycle to help address these issues. Contrary to popular belief, there is no one way to […]
With the U.S. Open Tennis Championships starting up this week, it's only fitting to discuss the importance of having good flexibility and mobility as a tennis player in order to play the game at an effective and injury-free level. Below I will discuss a few areas that you might want to focus on to help […]
Acupuncture has been practised for centuries in China and surrounding countries for treatment and management of pain. Over the last few decades, there has been a growing amount of research conducted in Asia, North America and Europe in the area of dry needling and acupuncture which involves the use of thin filiform needles applied to […]
