It is very common for the muscles that support the knee, hip, and low back to become weakened from inactivity. Through targeted easy to do exercises, we help your muscles regain their strength, providing greater support to the joints, and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, by improving balance and coordination, especially to the knee and hip joints, the abnormal strain on the joints is relieved, and safety is improved to reduce risk of further injury. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you have options. The first step is to contact one of our therapists today, and ask about ongoing physiotherapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life. See how we can help your joints feel better and move better! Go online or call us to schedule an appointment today.
For arthritis suffers, even simply walking can cause pain in the lower back, hip or knee. Often, arthritis is a downward spiral of progress pain, limiting movement and strength, which in turn causes more inactivity and pain. However, by improving joint movement, muscle strength, balance and coordination, this cycle can be broken, reducing pain and inflammation. Discover how our team of specialists at Progressive Sports Medicine can get you moving pain-free again! ARTHRITIS & PHYSIOTHERAPY Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physiotherapy plays a major role in the treatment of arthritis symptoms and should be tried first, before more aggressive procedures such as surgery. While maintaining a healthy weight, exercise and a good diet help, surgical intervention may eventually be needed. However, physiotherapy has been shown to be an excellent way to prepare and recover after a total knee or hip replacement.
Learn more by calling your physiotherapist, or schedule your appointment with us today!
Sources:https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/where-it-hurts/back-pain/causes/back-arthritis.php•https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/7-core-exercises-relieve-back-and-hip-arthritis-pain•https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/4-types-arthritis-cause-sacroiliac-joint-pain
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MICHAEL J. COOK Registered Massage Therapist GRAHAM S H LL , PT, MSc PT, BA Kin (Hons) istered Physiothera i t Gra m developed his passion for physiotherapy and rehabilit tion during his years playing competitive hockey and so cer, as well as working with the University of Western O tario’s m n’s hockey team in the final year of his undergraduate degree. Michael combines the best aspects of Massage, Acupuncture and Athletic Therapy to provide a safe but aggressive and effective, individualized rehabilitationprogramsensuring thepatientreaches their optimal goals quickly and economically.
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup chopped almonds • 1 cup dried figs • 1 cup dried apricots • ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut DIRECTIONS Combine almonds, figs and apricots in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Roll the mixture into small balls and dredge in coconut. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Graham’s approach to physiotherapy is to combine exercise, hands on manual therapy, and education to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. He is striving to develop this approach through continuing education courses that will provide you with the best care possible. When not working in the clinic, he can be found working out, playing hockey and golf, and going for hikes.
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