PHYSICAL THERAPY MODLITIES
Ultrasound and electrotherapy (ie. microcurrent and interferential current) delivers physical energy to tissue and can be helpful adjuncts to aid healing and
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Explosive jumping, in sports such as volleyball and basketball, expose the patellar tendon to significant strain (forces in excess of 6-8X a
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As many as 1 in 4 active people experience debilitating anterior knee pain. Orthotics are often prescribed for this population, but which patients
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Hypertrophy Training- Maximizing Strength Results With Dietary Protein Athletes are always looking for a competitive advantage. Whether the goal is quick recovery
Read moreTreatment options for tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a tendinopathy involving the tendons of the lateral elbow. Not surprisingly, most who experience this clinical condition are not
Read moreA long term solution to your Achilles’ heel
Has your Achilles tendon kept you from training or competing? This is one nagging injury that seems to re-emerge at the
Read moreManagement of acute soft tissue injury: forget PRICE, call the POLICE!
The acronym PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation) has attained superstar status and has become the automatic reflex recommendation for many
Read moreCLASS IV LASER
Laser therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy accelerates your body’s own natural healing process through
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D is for deficient: it’s winter in Canada are you getting enough Vitamin D? A 2010 survey by Statistics Canada concluded that
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