Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains or “rolling your ankle” is a common injury that usually happen at least once in our life time. Today we want to highlight some information to get you started on your recovery back to full function. Causes: Falls Landing on Uneven ground Planting of the...

Is It Just a Scar?

Over the course of our lives many of us will encounter injuries, cuts and bruises. This is a natural expectation as we go through life. However, for others we may be left with marks that stay with us forever. These marks may come in the form of a scar. These scars can...

Hydration and Performance

Your hydration status can make or break your performance goals.  It is essential that you are optimally hydrated before, during and after physical activity to achieve your maximal physical performance.  As an active person, what are your fluid requirements? General...

Arthritis – Is this the end?

“I have back pain/symptoms because of my arthritis or degenerative disc disease…”  is a common statement I have heard over the past few years as a physiotherapist.While there is some truth to the statement, does it give us the full picture? For many, it is described...

Calf Tightness

Today we want to cover a common muscle pattern that is found in running sports, people who wear tight shoes or high heels, or have foot discomfort. As a consequence of the above, commonly the calf muscles begin to tighten, and the front shin and foot muscles begin to...