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Understanding Neck Pain and Combating “Text Neck”

In today’s digital age, where smartphones and screens dominate our daily routines, a new health concern has emerged: “text neck.” This condition arises from the forward head posture many of …

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Custom Orthotics Samples

What’s the Deal with Custom Orthotics?

Orthotics are custom made shoe inserts designed to treat one’s foot biomechanics. Poor foot biomechanics may lead to foot, ankle, shin, knee, hip and back pain. How Are Custom Orthotics …

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Injection therapy at Leaside Sports Medicine

Put the Bounce Back in Your Step

Viscosupplementation injection therapy with hyaluronic acid – A proven treatment to reduce the knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative, or “wear and tear,” a condition …

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GAIT and running analysis

Healthy Strides: Tips for Proper Running Form

Running is a fantastic way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, improper form can lead to various issues, such as muscle imbalances, joint pain, and even injury. …

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Physiotherapy exercises

Adding Life To Your Years: Rethinking Vitality

“The Centenarian Decathlon”- Dr Kate Hood As we journey through life, the importance of maintaining our physical vitality increases. In his recent book Outlive, Dr. Peter Attia a prominent figure …

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Side lying external rotation exercise

Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain

Rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy is a common shoulder injury characterized by pain and weakness, often resulting from repetitive movements. Read on to learn about rotator cuff injuries, treatment options, exercises, …

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Physiotherapist addressing knee pain in a client

Exercise Is the Best Practice For Managing Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease that affects over 4 million Canadians. It causes joint pain, stiffness, and functional disability, especially in the knees, hips, and hands. Read on …

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Balancing on log

Is The Rest Of The World Spinning, Or Is It Just Me?

A recent study estimates that up to 35% of adults aged 40 years or older in the United States have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction, often including dizziness. You …

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Recovery Strategies

Modernizing Our Approach to Lower Back Pain

Almost everyone has experienced low back pain in their lifetime. 84% of adults actually. It’s the number one cause of disability and probably the one you hear yourself or someone …

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Prenatal massage

Massage Therapy During Pregnancy

One of the most common questions around the topic of receiving massage therapy while pregnant is whether it is safe. Not only is massage therapy safe during pregnancy, but it …

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