Meniscal Tears

Meniscal Tears

by | Sep 12, 2019 | Physiotherapy Advice

Physiotherapy Advice Meniscal Tears Meniscal tears are common knee injuries that affect athletes and non-athletes alike. The meniscus is a C-shaped cushion of cartilage between your thigh and shin bones. It acts to absorb shock and stabilize the knee. Each knee has...
Swimming Injuries

Swimming Injuries

by | Aug 15, 2019 | Physiotherapy Advice

Physiotherapy Advice Swimming Injuries With the glorious summer weather, many of us are taking to the water for fitness and recreation. Swimming is a fantastic exercise for all ages and all levels of athlete. While the risk of acute injury is relatively low for...
Ankle Sprains

Ankle Sprains

by | Jun 13, 2019 | Physiotherapy Advice

Physiotherapy Advice Ankle Sprains Approximately 100,000 Canadians sprain their ankle each year, making this one of the most common orthopaedic injuries. Ankle sprains affect the young and the old, the athlete and the sedentary person. Risks include poor balance,...
Groin Strain

Groin Strain

by | Apr 24, 2019 | Physiotherapy Advice

Physiotherapy Advice Groin Strain It is the bane of many an athlete’s sporting life: the dreaded groin strain. Common in hockey, skiing, football, and track and field, groin strains involve one or more of the muscles of the inner thigh. There are six groin, or...