Services
Spectrum Physiotherapy
Dixon Medical Centre
531 Davis Drive
Suite 101
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 6P5
Telephone: 905-853-2511
Fax: 905-954-1819
Clinic Hours
Mon to Thur: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm
Sunday: Closed
The Hidden Physical Cost of Studying: Why Students Get Neck, Back and Forearm Pain — and What Actually Helps
A ten-year-old hunched over a tablet and a twenty-year-old grinding through a term paper at 1 a.m. have more in common than either would admit. Both are holding the same position for hours: head forward, shoulders rounded, low back slumped, hands locked over a keyboard. And both are far more likely than they realize to […]
Can Physiotherapy Help With Knee Pain?
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — and for good reason. The knee is one of the most used and most vulnerable joints in the body, subjected to significant forces during everyday activities, physical work, and sport. Whether your knee pain developed gradually over time or came on suddenly […]
Is Physiotherapy Good for Arthritis?
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting Canadians, and for many people it raises an important question: is it better to rest and protect the joints, or to keep moving? The answer, supported by a substantial body of research, is that appropriate movement and targeted exercise are among the most beneficial things a […]
Common Soccer Injuries Treated in Physiotherapy
Soccer is one of the most widely played sports in Canada, enjoyed by athletes of all ages and skill levels — from recreational weekend players to competitive youth and adult league participants. It is also a sport that places significant physical demands on the body, combining sustained running with rapid changes of direction, jumping, kicking, […]
Physiotherapy for Balance and Fall Prevention
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults — and one of the most preventable. For many seniors, a single fall can have serious consequences, from physical injury to a lasting loss of confidence in movement. Yet in many cases, the factors that lead to falls can be identified, addressed, and […]
Common Causes of Mobility Loss in Older Adults
Staying mobile is one of the most important factors in maintaining independence as we age. The ability to walk comfortably, climb stairs, get up from a chair, and move through daily life without difficulty has a direct impact on quality of life, social engagement, and overall health. For many older adults, mobility issues develop gradually […]
Chronic Pain vs Acute Pain: What’s the Difference?
Pain is something everyone experiences at some point. It is the body’s way of alerting you that something needs attention. But not all pain is the same, and understanding the difference between acute pain and chronic pain is an important part of knowing how to respond to it — and what kind of care is […]
Signs That Balance Problems Should Be Assessed
Balance is something most of us take for granted — until it starts to feel unreliable. For many people, changes in balance develop gradually and are easy to dismiss as a normal part of getting older. While some decline in balance can occur with age, significant or worsening balance problems are not something that simply […]
What Does Physiotherapy for Degenerative Disc Disease Involve?
If you have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, you may be wondering what your options are and whether physiotherapy can actually help. The short answer is yes — and for many people, physiotherapy is one of the most effective tools available for managing this condition without relying solely on medication or pursuing surgery. This […]
Physiotherapy for Hip Osteoarthritis in Older Adults
Hip osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and reduced mobility in older adults. It can make everyday activities — walking, climbing stairs, getting up from a chair — feel more difficult and uncomfortable than they used to. While hip osteoarthritis is a chronic condition, it does not have to mean a […]