A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain gets cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and prompt treatment is essential to limit the damage to the brain and potential complications. There are two main types of stroke: Ischemic, due to lack of […]
The 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, […]
One 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 […]
The 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 […]
What 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 […]
Foam 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 […]
The 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 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 […]
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 […]
Dixon Medical Centre
531 Davis Drive
Suite 101
Newmarket, Ontario
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