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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Ankle dorsiflexion: Injury prevention for jumper’s knee?

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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Orthotics: relief for Anterior Knee Pain

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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Maximizing Gains With Dietary Protein

Hypertrophy Training- Maximizing Strength Results With Dietary Protein Athletes are always looking for a competitive advantage. Whether the goal is quick recovery

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Treatment 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

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A 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

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Stir the Pot Exercise for Lower Back Rehabilitation

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Management 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

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CLASS 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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Vitamin D is for deficient

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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