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Should Kids Be Wearing Supportive Running Shoes?
Runners, coaches, medical professionals, and now parents, are all realizing the benefits of allowing children to have proper natural foot motion. According to the experts, parents should think twice before putting their kids in a pair of "good sturdy shoes." It...
Lengthen to Strengthen… (Eccentric Strength Training)
When we have a sore muscle from physical activity, we assume the muscle must be tight and that we need to stretch it. Often though, especially if we’ve been participating in a repetitive activity/sport for many years, a sore muscle may indicate a relative weakness in...
Massage is for everyone
Managing Stress with Massage Therapy None of us are immune, at some point or another we will all find ourselves overwhelmed by what is being asked of us in our lives. Stress comes in many forms and will affect all of us differently. Our ability to cope with stress...
CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY …Catch the Restriction, Release the Restriction!
Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) is a method of light, hands-on manual therapy that focuses on releasing harmful and restrictive tensions deep in your body. Complementing your body's natural healing processes, CST techniques gently guide the Central Nervous System...
Is Dry Needling a Treatment For You?
Otherwise known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or trigger point dry needling, dry needling is a skilled intervention that helps relieve neuromuscular pain and increase muscular function. This practice should not be confused with acupuncture, which is based in the...
Acoustic Therapy…Does It Really Work?
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is an innovative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. AWT is a series of high-energy percussions or radial pressure waves to the affected area using a transmitter head on the skin. The mechanical pressure of the acoustic waves...
Four exercises to help your posture
Today, many of us sit in front of the computer working all day, chasing that next promotion. You may find yourself in back-to-back meetings — or at your desk — straight through lunch hour. When was the last time you really paid attention to your posture? How is your...
Arthritis? We can help!
Osteoarthritis? Physiotherapy can help! Osteoarthritis (OA) causes degeneration of the cartilage in joints and is present in more than 50% of people older than 60 years of age. The knee joint is commonly affected by OA, causing pain, stiffness, decreased activity and...