by Karly | Jul 12, 2019 | Physiotherapy
Today we want to cover a common muscle pattern that is found in running sports, people who wear tight shoes or high heels, or have foot discomfort. As a consequence of the above, commonly the calf muscles begin to tighten, and the front shin and foot muscles begin to...
by Karly | Jul 2, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
Today we want to cover a common muscle pattern that is found in runners and individuals with wider hips – Iliotibial band (IT band) tension and weak hip muscles 4 Common signs that are associated with IT band muscle tightness/hip weakness: Trendelenburg Sign Decreased...
by Karly | Jun 24, 2019 | Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
We want to cover another common pattern that is found especially in those who work desk jobs or are on the computer and cellphone a lot. 3 Common symptoms that are associated with neck muscle tightness: Headaches Muscles knots – feeling the need to stretch/massage...
by Karly | May 24, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
As a physiotherapist one of the main stereotypes we are associated with is rehabilitation. More often then not, most people come to see us when they have pain or a restriction in range of motion.As physiotherapists, we do more than that. We can also work with...
by Karly | May 3, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
One of the big things I get asked often as a physiotherapist is how such a seemingly small task can cause such a huge amount of pain…for example, picking up a light object from the ground or reaching for something in the cupboard. It’s a legitimate question and a...
by Karly | Nov 17, 2017 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
Unless you have ever suffered an ankle injury, chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to how your ankles move and how important they really are. You may not think about how almost all lower body movements (walking, squatting, running and even climbing up...
