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…
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…
Do You Need a New Knee? Physiotherapy & Total Knee Replacements
Do you need a new knee? by Matthew Hanna Are you wrestling with relentless knee pain, hindering your daily activities and robbing you of peaceful sleep? A total knee replacement…
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…
Dry Needling: What, When & Why?
Dry Needling: What, When & Why? By Sarah Johns (nee Kociolek) In the world of physiotherapy, there’s a technique called dry needling that’s gaining popularity for helping with muscle pain…
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…