What are the most common hockey injuries? For most players, they are groin and hip strains, shoulder injuries from falls and contact, knee sprains, ankle injuries and concussions. Hockey combines speed, sharp edges, hard boards and repetitive skating strides, so injuries come from both sudden impacts and gradual overuse. Most soft-tissue injuries recover well with […]
Can acupuncture help with arthritis and chronic pain? For some people, yes. Research suggests acupuncture can modestly reduce pain for people with knee osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain, and major medical guidelines include it as one treatment option. It isn’t a cure, and it doesn’t work the same way for everyone. It tends to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dixon Medical Centre
531 Davis Drive
Suite 101
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 6P5
Telephone: 905-853-2511
Fax: 905-954-1819
Mon to Thur: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm
Sunday: Closed
