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Warmup Golf Stretches for Before you Golf
Golf season is in full swing! Check out these golf stretches to keep you injury free and at the top of your golf game!
The 3 Phases of Rehab
There are may ways to approach and injury and the rehab that follows. Here is how we approach rehab at LOCAL Physiotherapy in Winnipeg.
When Concussions Aren’t Getting Better: 3 ways physiotherapy can help concussions.
Most people will have a full recovery from a concussion within 4 weeks. When it lasts longer than this, it is called “persistent concussion symptoms”. Here are 3 common causes and how physiotherapy can help.
The 3 Stages of Injury Management
Have you ever wondered how your therapist or doctor decides when to try physiotherapy, injections, or even send you to a surgeon? In the medical world, injuries are thought of and managed in 3 distinct phases 1. Physiotherapy & Bracing The first line of treatment...
The Rotator Cuff: What is it and why does it hurt?
Whenever you are reaching or moving your arm overhead, the rotator cuff muscles are working hard to lift the arm and keep the shoulder in place. They also help to rotate the arm, hence the name.
Vertigo and Dizziness: What’s the difference?
Did you know that dizziness is the #1 reason that people over 65 visit their Doctor? Or that vestibular dysfunction (inner ear) leads to a 12x increase in risk of falls? Dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, but these are two different symptoms with different causes.