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Soft tissues are tissues in the body that support, connect and surround structures of the body, such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common injuries in sport. Some commonly known soft tissue injuries are muscle strains, ligament sprains and contusions. Trauma to muscles or tendons due to overstretching is […]

Over 80% of Canadians experience some form of back pain during their lives. This makes it one of the most common health problems affecting most individuals. In turn, this has also causes plenty of myths and misconceptions to spurn out in the public space about back pain. We’ve had a few customers who come up […]

To be able to tackle a muscle strain or muscle tearing, it is significant to know what is a muscle strain. A muscle is made of fibers. Muscle strain is nothing but damage to those fibers that make up a muscle. Muscle damage is tearing (part or all) of the muscle fibers, although tendons that […]

Warm ups are essential as they free your body and muscles before rigorous workout sessions. Pre-workout mobility exercises provide you with a much needed boost for a competitive performance. Athletes perform stretching exercises as a part of their preparatory training sessions which is usually static. Non-moving flexibility or static stretching limits the body’s efficiency and […]

Whether you just got up on the wrong side of the bed, are feeling low or are depressed, what you need to do is exercise. Even if you’re feeling a little depressed, the last thing on your mind is exercise. You would rather curl up on the bed, sleep and hope you can sleep that […]

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional player, so long as you’re a hockey player – reading this will do you good. You already know that hockey is a sport that is fast paced, strategic and full body contact. Those three characteristics alone should tell you it’s important to be in shape when playing […]

Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but for too long we’ve neglected to take our recommended dose. Our health is now suffering as a consequence.It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up […]

Snowboarding injuries are more common among novice boarders than professionals. Some reasons are improper balance, conditioning and not wearing proper gear. Snowboarding injuries may run the gamut from contusions, concussions, fractures to spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. There are a number of factors that can predispose the snow enthusiast to injury and the most […]

Many people play sports in some way or another, whether they are playing for fun in their backyard or competitively on the field. Exercising by playing sports can be very beneficial to your health, but sometimes these benefits to your health are outweighed by negative aspects such as an injury. The severity of these injuries […]

Think you’re alone in suffering from arthritis? You’re not. People spend more than $130 billion—yes, billion—on arthritis treatments each year. So it should come as no surprise that physicians, researchers, and, well, the rest of us are always on the lookout for the latest ways to ease pain, no matter how costly they are. Arthritis shouldn’t keep […]

Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for seniors. The cost to treat a fall that requires hospitalization is estimated to range from $20,000 to $30,000 meaning that the Canadian health-care system spends more than $2 billion on the treatment of those hospitalized due to falls each year. For those who are injured […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a devastating and complex disorder. People with this have overwhelming fatigue and a host of other symptoms that are not improved by bed rest and that can get worse after physical activity or mental exertion. They often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before […]

From breaks to bruises, physical therapists are well versed in figuring out why and what causes many of the aches and pains of you experience.Armed with cutting edge equipment a huge background of knowledge, physical therapists can help diagnose and treat many common ailments and movement disorders, though their most useful tool for treatment may be […]

When it comes to injury management, its first step is doing all you can to prevent an injury in the first place. As opposed to popular belief, physical therapists are not solely focused on just the assessment and treatment of injuries, they also are university-trained experts, with knowledge on the prevention of human movement disorders. […]

In today’s day and age almost everyone can be seen on their mobile phones. A teenager texting, a middle aged lady playing Candy Crush or a bored passenger playing Angry Birds. While it sure is entertaining to use, it poses a risk to your fingers and wrist on account of the angle these tasks require […]

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a progressive disease that causes inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. It is known to affect the entire joint, including the bone, cartilage, ligament, as well as the muscle. Its progression is influenced by age, body mass index, bone structure, genetics, strength, and activity level. […]

‘Rest and Ice’ is a phrase uttered many times by injured athletes and clinicians around the world when asked how they recover from injury.If you are an active individual, chances are that you have sustained some form of injury in your history of physical training or playing sports. You have most probably been told to […]

A frozen shoulder is a shoulder joint that has lost a substantial amount of its range of motion in all directions due to scarring around the joint. Its range of motion is limited not only when you attempt to move, but also when someone tries to move the joint fully, while the patient relaxes.A frozen shoulder is […]

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that are attached to the bones of the shoulder joint. They allow the shoulder to move while keeping it stable. When it comes to shoulder pain, this is the most common area affected. The tendons of the rotator cuff pass underneath a bony area on […]

Physical therapy is a dynamic health care profession that aims to assist individuals with the achievement, maintenance, and restoration of maximal physical functioning and health throughout their life. Thus, only a physical therapist can supervise, direct and provide physical therapy services. The terms “physical therapy” and “physical therapy” as well as “physical therapist” and “physical therapist” are […]