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
Managing Chronic Pain with Physiotherapy: Tips from Newmarket Experts
/0 Comments/in Physiotherapy /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, […]
Shockwave Therapy for Trigger Finger: A Comprehensive Guide
/0 Comments/in Shockwave Therapy /by GaryTrigger finger is a painful condition that affects the tendons in the fingers or thumb, making it difficult to move them. It is caused by the narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon, resulting in inflammation and pain. While trigger finger can be treated with various methods, shockwave therapy has become increasingly popular in […]
Shockwave Therapy for Tennis Elbow
/0 Comments/in Shockwave Therapy /by GaryTennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by the inflammation and degeneration of the tendons that join the forearm muscles to the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outer part of the elbow. This condition is typically a result of repetitive motions, such as gripping a tennis racket, but […]
Western-led research aims to help shoulder arthritis patients
/0 Comments/in Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 Physiotherapy /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 […]