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5 Tips on Starting to Run

If you feel a little spring in your step, it could be the warm weather giving you feelings of trying out some running. Running is an...

Plantar Fasciitis- Could this be me?

Do you suffer from pain in your heel when you take your first steps out of bed in the morning? Do you feel sharp pain on the bottom of...

When Should you Actually Return to Sport after ACL Repair?

One of the most controversial topics in professional sports today is when should an athlete return to play? Here at St. George...

Stay Active While Aging: Top Tips to Keep you Moving

Exercise is crucial to maintaining your health and wellbeing, but it may be even more important in aging and senior adults. Regular...

Pain. What's the Big Deal?

Before those of you who are in pain fill our inbox with comments, let me explain. Pain exists to warn us of danger. Full stop. However,...

Dry Needling: What is it, and how can it help?

Dry needling is a treatment technique that your physiotherapist might use to help relax or release your tight muscles. Muscles sometimes...

Physiotherapy vs Surgery for a Meniscal Tear

Do you suffer from medial knee pain? One of the most common knee injuries in middle aged adults is a degenerative meniscal tear. The...

Every Little Bit Counts if you Want to Reduce Your Chances of Dying

Recent research suggests that even if you don’t go to a gym, you can lower your risk of death by doing a few 1 or 2 minute bouts of...

10 Ways Physiotherapy Can Help Improve Your Quality of Life

Physiotherapy is an excellent therapy choice for people of all ages (yes, we know we are a bit biased!). There are countless ways that...

Top 5 Exercises for your 2023 Routine

It’s a NEW YEAR, so what better time to get started into an exercise routine or improve your current one? Canada’s physical activity...

Diagnostic Ultrasound Image Got You Down?

Has your shoulder started to bother you? Have you been referred for ultrasound imaging? Diagnostic ultrasound is a common, fast and...

Knee or hip pain? Is arthritis getting in the way of your everyday?

Do you have knee or hip pain from arthritis? Research has shown that losing 10% of your weight can result in a 28% increase in function....