A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Vertigo
Understanding BPPV: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Vertigo Have you ever experienced a dizzy spell, the ground moving under your feet, or feel like your head is spinning? Perhaps that was…
Physiotherapy and Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
Physiotherapy and Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) What is Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)? Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and the muscles…
Calf Strains in Endurance Runners
Calf Strains in Endurance Runners:Why Physiotherapy Matters? by Nic Marino In our last blog post, Spencer covered common injuries amongst runners. But lets get more specific. Calf strains are a…
Progressive Overload: The Key to a Successful Fitness Journey
Achieving Your Health Goals with Progressive Overload: A Key to Success in Your Fitness Journey by Brett Mulryan In the pursuit of better health and fitness, you may have come…
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey by Andrew Xotta Dickson Patellofemoral injuries, affecting the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur), can be a source…
Running Shoes: Which Ones Do I Choose?!
How to Select the Ideal Running Shoes Author: Alexandra Devrelis Last weekend our team at PhysioWest attended the annual Salisbury.RUN! We had so much fun cheering on the different runners…
Beginning in the Gym? Steps to Success
As a beginner, getting started at the gym is usually the hardest part of meeting your fitness goals. Here are a few tips for beginners to get on track to…
Laura’s Handy Hints for Moving House, Pain-free!
Moving house can be a rollercoaster; exciting but physically and emotionally draining. I recently bought a house and did the all-important move last weekend. Whether you have done it once…
Struggling to go to the gym?
Here’s why…. The gym can be a scary place if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s a few of the common problems people have and what you can do…