Summer is in full bloom, and many of us are happily pottering around our yards with shovels and watering cans. While gardening can be a relaxing pastime, it can also place unexpected demands on the body and lead to injuries like sprains and strains.
Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Treatments, & Prevention Tips
Golf season is in full swing and if you’ve been teeing off regularly, you may find yourself experiencing discomfort in your elbows — but don’t worry! Golfer’s elbow is a common problem that many golfers encounter. With a little dedication and proactive measures, you can effectively alleviate the pain and …
Ultimate Guide On How To Relieve Back Pain At Home
Updated: September 3, 2025
When back pain hits, many people look for quick fixes or complete rest. But research shows that the best back pain treatment often involves movement, exercise, and stretching — not staying on the couch.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons adults visit a doctor or miss work. The good news? You can learn how to relieve back pain at home with regular exercise, stretching, and healthy habits. And if the pain lingers, back pain physiotherapy can provide targeted care and long-term lower back pain relief.
Acupuncture Vs. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) are beneficial therapies used by practitioners to treat a wide range of conditions. On the surface, the technique and applications of acupuncture and IMS have many similarities, so it is easy to understand why many people confuse them! As physiotherapists who are skilled in both …
How To Prevent Ski Injuries For The 2026 Ski Season
The snow is back, your inbox is full of mountain promos, and you’re already picturing that first chair of the season. Before you sprint to Rabbit Hill or head to the mountains, it’s worth taking some time to get your body (and brain) ready.
Most ski and snowboard injuries affect the knees, shoulders, back, and wrists. The good news: a lot of them are preventable with better conditioning, smart decisions, and the right equipment.
In this guide, we’ll walk through simple ways to reduce your risk of injury—plus what to do if you do get hurt on the hill.
How To Safely Get Back To Working Out After Being Sick (Or When It’s Been a While)
Updated: December 2025
Life happens. Maybe you’ve just gotten over a bad cold or flu. Maybe you had COVID, an injury, or a busy season where workouts were the first thing to go.
Whatever the reason, getting back into exercise after a break is a great step for your health — as long as you do it safely. Pushing too hard, too soon is one of the most common ways people end up sore, frustrated, or even injured.
Our physiotherapists put together some practical guidelines to help you ease back into movement, whether you’re returning to the gym, your favourite class, or home workouts.
Your Upcoming Treatment And The Coronavirus
Updated May 2021: We will continue to offer video conference appointments (TelePhysio) for those who prefer not to come into the clinic. Still not accepting walk-ins. Keeping our clinic at limited capacity In attempts to keep the congestion at a minimum in the clinic and especially within the waiting room, we are …
How To Prevent A Foot Or Ankle Injury From Running
Have you ever experienced pain in your ankle or foot with running? That pain may be caused by an injury. There are two main causes of injuries that runners should be aware of: Overuse Injuries Traumatic injuries What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury happens when repetitive activity stresses tissues …
How to Identify Tendonitis, Bursitis, Sprains & Tears
Tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis) is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon acts as the cable that attaches the muscle to the bone. If the tendon gets overly stressed and strained, it may get irritated and inflamed. We often hear of tendonitis involving the knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, or heels such …
Swimming for Injury Recovery
Exercising in water can help people recover from a variety of injuries.
Swimming isn’t just a way to cool off in the summer heat: time in the pool can also relieve pain and improve recovery from a wide range of injuries, including knee and back pain and can help even after you’ve had surgery.
Research shows that swimming and aquatic exercise can help people with injuries rebuild strength, increase range of motion, improve cardiovascular fitness, and more. Here’s what you need to know before you dive in.
