Physiotherapist’s Gardening Tips

This time of year has people outside doing yardwork, preparing their gardens, and doing all kinds of physical activities. Every week at work, people come into our clinic and tell me how their injury symptoms were aggravated over the weekend by gardening, pruning,...

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Introduction Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition characterized by pain around or behind the kneecap (patella) that worsens with activities such as squatting, kneeling, or stair climbing. As a physiotherapist, I encounter individuals dealing with...

What is Dry Needling?

Physiotherapists can utilize the insertion of thin acupuncture needles into tight bands within a muscle to release the tension that may be causing pain and loss of movement. This technique goes by a few different names depending on the training program that the...

Chronic Ankle Instability

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in physically active individuals. After a first ankle sprain, many people can go on to develop chronic ankle instability, which leads to recurrent ankle sprains. With each episode, people can experience pain, weakness,...