Recovery is an often-hyped aspect of running performance, focusing on repairing, rebuilding, and strengthening the body after physical exertion – but are the current recovery trends actually useful? In this webinar for the Royal Victoria Marathon Virtual Speaker Series, physiotherapist Trevor Millar breaks down what we mean by ‘recovery’,...
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Men. Yes, Men Have a Pelvic Floor!
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an often overlooked aspect of men's health. While it's commonly associated with addressing female-related pelvic floor conditions, it's essential to recognize that men have a pelvic floor too, and they can experience various pelvic floor dysfunction issues. Understanding the role of the pelvic floor in...
A Comprehensive Guide to Intramuscular Stimulation (Dry Needling) in Physiotherapy
In the world of physiotherapy, innovative techniques continually emerge to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), commonly known as dry needling, has gained attention for its usefulness in treating many musculoskeletal conditions. This approach involves the insertion of thin needles into specific trigger points within muscles, aiming...
The Power of Lifting Heavy in Rehabilitation: Breaking the Underloading Tradition
Physiotherapy has long been associated with gentle exercises and – let’s be honest – sometimes very cautious approaches to rehabilitation. While these methods may have their merits, there's a growing understanding in the field that challenging the status quo by incorporating heavy lifting into rehab programs can yield remarkable...
The Restorative Power of Sleep: Exploring the Connection Between Sleep, Pain, and Healing
Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives, offering much-needed rest and rejuvenation for our bodies and minds. However, many people don’t realize that sleep also has a significant impact on pain perception and the healing process. In this post, we will explore the connection between sleep, pain,...
Physiotherapy & Your Jaw: How To Handle Jaw Pain.
Do you ever get aches or pains in your jaw and have difficulty pinpointing the cause of the pain? There's a lot going on with your jaw, and the supporting structures can become injured and strained, just like your knees and shoulders. In this article we'll discuss the anatomy...
Understanding Back Pain: Your Back Isn’t “Out”.
Back pain is a common experience for many people, and an expression we hear often at the clinic is "my back is out". In reality, there is no single joint in the back that can pop out or become dislocated like in the shoulder or hip. Thankfully when you...
Why should you see a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist during pregnancy?
Women are bombarded with information during pregnancy - this advice can range from helpful to even harmful (I’m looking at you, kegels!). With all the misinformation out there, why not have a health professional dedicated to your physical health and recovery work with you during this special time? With...
What is shockwave therapy? And why all the fuss?
Rehabilitation is trendy. As opposed to fashion or music though, our trends tend to be based on research. If there is evidence that a particular treatment or modality works, it tends to show up in our practice. Of late, one modality that has drawn lots of attention for its...
Ankle mobility – is it really that important?
Physiotherapy, like most other fields of study, experiences its fair share of trends. While the word ‘trends’ can often sound negative, in many cases, it isn’t - in fact, trends often serve to draw the attention of a large number of professionals in a field, who must then make...
