Welcome to physiotherapy 2.0
The Spectrum Institute of Health and Rehabilitation is a Physiotherapy Clinic located in the heart of Newmarket, Ontario. We offer a comprehensive approach to your wellbeing.
- Physiotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Acupuncture
- Pain Management
- Custom Braces
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Custom Orthotic
- Shock Wave Therapy
Physiotherapy & Foam Rolling
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryFoam rolling is very popular. Athletic trainers use it as a part of the warm-up. Physiotherapists use it as part of their treatment strategy, often to improve extensibility of “short” tissues. There is very limited evidence about what benefit, if any, foam rolling confers. But there are a few studies showing it leads to short term increases in range […]
Shoulder Anatomy & Physiotherapy
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by zafarThe shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this large range of motion can lead to joint problems. Understanding how the different layers of the shoulder are built and connected can help you understand how the shoulder works, how it can […]
Stretching and Physiotherapy
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryStretching comes naturally to all of us. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. What is Stretching? The act of […]
Traction
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryWhat is traction? Traction is a manual technique designed to reduce pressure on affected vertebral discs that are causing pain. Traction is a manual ‘stretching’ of the spine which reduces pressure on the discs and therefore reduces the individual’s pain. How does traction help? A disc is a circular structure that sits between each vertebra in […]
Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by Gary“Arthritis” is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by the deterioration of a joint. Typically, the weight-bearing joints are affected, with the knee and the hip being the most common. An estimated 29 million people in North America have […]