How should I set up my desk, office, or computer station? Office ergonomics. Computer screen: Screens should be directly in front of you and your keyboard. The top of the screen should be approximately eye level. Using a laptop, this becomes a challenge. Try hooking up your laptop to a per

Sprained or strained your ankle? Your physiotherapist can assist you in a speedy and safe recovery. Reduction of swelling and pain management are top priorities for any new injury. These are achieved through passive care methods such as modalities (ultrasound, interferential current), joint traction

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. This painful, nagging, and hard-to-get-rid-of injury affects the plantar fascia—the band of tissue that begins at the heel runs under the arch and splits off and attaches to the metatarsals (the soft pads just under your toes). There

Sciatica, a condition that typically refers pain down the posterior (rear) of the thigh and leg, is a complaint often heard by doctors and practitioners. It is often caused by a compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve in the lumbar portion of the vertebral column (spine). Piriformis Syn

Ingrown nails are a condition where the toenail damages the nail fold or skin tissue beside the nail. This condition is sometimes confused with an involuted nail. An involuted nail is simply a nail that is curved on one or both sides as depicted in the picture. This is not necessarily a p

Did you know?... We live in a society where computers and offices (both at work and at home) are commonly present. These elements are crucial in our lives, as they often make things very efficient for us. We heavily rely on computers and offices to get our tasks completed. Not many disadvantag

Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration injury that affects the head, neck, shoulders, and/or the torso. Most often associated with motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), it can also occur form any high impact or contact/collision activities such as sports. The whiplash occurs when the victim's body (

Whiplash refers to an injury to the neck resulting from a rapid stop and go event, such as a motor vehicle accident, that may result in bony or soft-tissue injuries. Whiplash can manifest in multiple ways and has been categorized depending on the signs and symptoms present. A Grade I Whiplash-Ass

Did you know… There is no cookie cutter answer to why somebody may have back pain. Arthritis, pinched nerves, osteoporosis, sciatica, degenerative discs…And the list may go on! Often with many back conditions, the treatment that will go a long way is core strengthening. The stronger your

Many people with this condition may think they may have just “slept wrong” and woke up with numbness down the arm into the hand. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is the name given to a group of nerve impingement conditions in which the nerve bundle to the arm (brachial plexus) is placed under abnormal p