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
Managing Chronic Pain with Physiotherapy: Tips from Newmarket Experts
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryThe Role of Physiotherapy in Chronic Pain Management Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a persistent condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. It’s pain that persists for longer than three months, which is typically how long it takes for most injuries to heal. Unlike acute pain that signals something is wrong, […]
Western-led research aims to help shoulder arthritis patients
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryOne of three new projects receiving inaugural Arthritis Society Ignite Research Grants By Mari-Len De Guzman December 6, 2021 Researchers at Western Health Science’s school of physical therapy are working shoulder to shoulder to develop a new patient education program that can help those suffering from arthritis in the upper extremities. About 20 per cent of Canadians live […]
Physiotherapy for The Gluteus Medius
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryThe Gluteus Medius muscle is one of the key muscles when it comes to injury prevention and plays an important role in core stability. Weakness in the glute med has been shown to contribute to lower back strains as well as hip, knee and ankle injuries. What does the Glute Med do? The Glute Med […]
Physiotherapy for Triceps Tendonitis
/0 Comments/in Physiothereapy /by GaryWhat is triceps tendonitis? Triceps tendonitis is a condition characterized by tissue damage to the triceps tendon causing pain in the back of the elbow. The muscle at the back of the upper arm is known as the triceps. The triceps originates from the shoulder blade and humerus (upper arm bone) and inserts into the […]
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 […]