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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Has this ever been you? You are at work, trying to ignore the tingling and numbness in your hand and wrist that has been persistent for the past few weeks, maybe even months. Suddenly, you experience a sharp piercing pain that travels from your fingers through to your wrist and up into your arm, ouch! If

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What is an Ankle Strain?

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are stretched or torn and can vary in severity from a grade 1 sprain with a few torn fibres in the ligaments, to a grade 3 sprain where the ligament is completely torn. What Causes an Ankle Sprain?  Trauma or sudden movements, primarily twisting/turning/rolling of the foot and ankle, are

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Understanding Neck Injuries

It is estimated that 75% of the working population will experience neck or back pain during their career. Today we will learn how the neck works, why these injuries happen and how physiotherapy can help treat neck injuries. Understanding your neckYour neck is the upper part of your spine known as the cervical spine. It is comprised of

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IMS: Intramuscular Stimulation

How it Works: There are multiple needle insertions into muscle tissue. (Does not leave the needle in like acupuncture). The goal is to hit taught bands in the muscle, that have contracted over time due to decreasing health of the nerve or a compensatory movement pattern. Looking to elicit a twitch response when possible or

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S.M.A.R.T Gardening Tips

Planning on doing some gardening this spring? Follow these S.M.A.R.T tips to help prevent you from getting injured. Happy Gardening! STRETCH – BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER GARDENING Once you feel a stretch, hold the position for 10 – 15 seconds – do not bounce or jerk. Repeat each stretch two or three times. MOVE –

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