Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been used to treat a variety of conditions for decades. LLLT, also known as cold laser therapy, involves a high-frequency laser that has a low energy output. The technology used in this kind of therapy has been applied for many years in several forms. It has been used to reduce [...]
Understanding Exercise Physiology Vs. Physical Therapy Most individuals have difficulties differentiating the two terms: Physiology and Physical Therapy. Although they are diverse in how they work, they are quite affiliated. They both use physical and exercise movements to assist individuals who suffer from fatal injuries or degenerative diseases. Physical therapy is to restore movement. Conversely, [...]
Using Physical Therapy and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Pain Treatment Musculoskeletal pain can be debilitating. Common symptoms of this particular type of pain can involve twitching or burning of the muscles. It can also cause you to lose sleep. In many cases, this pain is chronic and relying solely on prescription medications for treatment can have [...]
The role of the physiotherapist in general medicine is crucial when it comes to pain management and the promotion of overall health. As National Physiotherapy Month approaches, it is a good idea to educate yourself on the ins and outs of this field of medicine, and how it can help you if you are experiencing [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a common condition that affects the hands and wrists. It caused when the median nerve that serves part of the hand is pinched as it runs through a structure of bones and ligaments called the carpal tunnel. This structure runs through the palm side of the wrist. The thumb [...]
Whether it’s from a severe fall, a car accident, or as a symptom of osteoporosis, a fractured spine can be extremely painful and debilitating. If you have experienced a spinal fracture, you will want to ease the pain, treat the fracture and strengthen your balance to prevent any future mishaps. Often, individuals are unaware of [...]
Best Physical Therapy Exercises To Improve Mobility People who use wheelchairs because of various ailments face quite a number of challenges which often include joint deterioration and muscle atrophy. These challenges can lead to some changes in the body that might not be reversible, which further complicates the mobility of an individual because it causes [...]
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Focus Physiotherapy closed for the day to allow police to investigate and gather evidence of a terrible attack in our Willowdale neighbourhood at Yonge and Sheppard. The attack of April 23, 2018, was a cowardly act aimed at killing and hurting as many women as possible by running them down [...]
Common Causes and How to Fix Shoulder Pain The shoulder is the most complex joint in the body, and it allows for a great range of movement. It is composed of the shoulder blade, or scapula, which is found in the back, and the clavicle, or collarbone, in the front. The upper arm bone has [...]
9 Best Stretches for Lower Back and Hip Pain At some point or another, everyone has felt pain in the small of their back, hips, or shooting pains felt in the legs. At times the shooting pains go all the way down to the feet, and when this happens, patients are commonly seen walking into [...]
6 Best Exercises for Foot Pain and Ankle Pain While a good foot rub helps to soothe common foot and ankle pain, it is a time consuming effort that isn’t a reliable method of completely eliminating your symptoms. That’s not even mentioning how expensive it is to get a professional foot rub! We are all [...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Treatment at Focus Physiotherapy Following a motor vehicle accident, most people will be diagnosed with whiplash due to the sudden impact. When our neck is forced to bend forward then backward quickly, or vice versa, the ligaments and muscles involved become injured. Besides whiplash, many people involved in a motor vehicle [...]
5 Whiplash Treatment Exercises You Can Do At HomeWhiplash Associated Disorders (WAD), or whiplash for short, is an injury resulting from a severe jerk to the head. Most people experience whiplash following a motor vehicle accident because we do not have enough time to brace ourselves for the impact of the collision. We are unable [...]
18 Causes Of Urinary Incontinence When you lose the ability to control your bladder, it can be embarrassing. Many people who suffer from this problem are scared they won’t be able to get to a toilet in time, and so avoid public places. Urinary incontinence can affect people of all ages but it is nothing [...]
Try Professional Laser Therapy for Chronic Pain Chronic pain is something that plagues many Canadians. It may start with a small ache that comes and goes. Then, that small ache turns into excruciating pain that keeps us from sleeping, working, or living our lives fully. Instead of taking pain medication that only masks the pain [...]
How Physiotherapy Improves Walking Ability After you suffer a catastrophic injury that leaves you unable to walk, physiotherapy is what will get you moving again. The timeline varies from person to person because treatment is tailored to the individual based on the severity of their injury. However, you can rest assured that when you work [...]
How to Re-Train Your Legs If you’ve recently been injured or are looking to build up your leg muscles to increase your strength, you’ll need to train your legs. There are ways you can do this; join a gym and work with a trainer, at-home workouts, or work with a physiotherapist. Before you decide which [...]
A broken arm can sideline you for months, especially if the break affects your dominant hand. The movement and muscle groups in your arm take a backseat when you suffer an injury like a fracture. This is because the muscles and bones in our body are codependent and rely on each other to fully function. [...]
Physical therapy is a group of interventions designed to improve range of motion, strengthen muscles and joints, restore mobility and endurance and provide patients with medical-grade equipment and assistive devices. Following a serious car injury, patients work with physiotherapists to recover and learn to walk again. The journey from dealing with the immobile state that [...]
Following a car accident, you may experience a broken arm. The impact from the collision can cause your arm to bend in unnatural ways, smash into the dashboard, steering wheel or doors, or become crushed by the weight of the accident. Usually, the aforementioned events create a fracture (broken bone) that can leave you in [...]
