Stretching 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 […]
What 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 […]
What is postural realignment? Postural realignment involves a postural assessment, advice about your posture and exercises to help you improve your posture. At Spectrum Physiotherapy, all of the physiotherapists will look at your posture in the treatment session. If it appears that postural problems are causing or adding to your problems and pain, postural realignment […]
A biceps tendon rupture occurs when the biceps muscle is torn from the bone at the point of attachment (tendon) to the shoulder or elbow. Most commonly, the biceps tendon is torn at the shoulder. These tears occur in men more than women; most injuries occur at 40 to 60 years of age due to […]
What are Shin Splints? Shin Splints is the common name for generalized lower leg muscle pain that occurs below the knee, usually along the bottom 1/3 of the tibia. They can be either on the inside or outside of the leg. Though they’re most often associated with running, the pain and annoyance of Shin Splints […]
Patello-Femoral Syndrome (PFS) is an irritation under the knee cap (Patella) and the surrounding tissues due to increased compression. There can be pain around or under the kneecap and sometimes in the back of the knee. Painful activities may include: Running or Jumping Walking when it is flared up Sitting Going up or downstairs Squatting […]
Sufferers of arthritis will be glad to know that physiotherapy is an ideal treatment to help relieve pain and regain mobility. Physiotherapists are experts when it comes to assessing movement and can help show how to take proper care of your joints. Since therapists are trained in diagnosing muscle and joint problems as well as […]
There are several causes of Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ) and many people often suffer from a combination of them rather just one cause. TMJ is basically pain or tenderness in the jaw and surrounding area and it’s quite common since it’s the most used joint in your body. Your jaw joints are used for such […]
Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff most often involves re-attaching the tendon to the head of humerus (upper arm bone). A partial tear, however, may need only a trimming or smoothing procedure called a debridement. A complete tear is repaired by stitching the tendon back to its original site on the humerus. Rotator Cuff […]
In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and sometimes the kneecap are capped with artificial surfaces. These surfaces are made of metal and plastic. The plastic acts like hard cartilage, helping your joint to move freely. The metal and plastic parts of the artificial joint allow […]
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
