Running is a great way to stay active, but repetitive training can sometimes lead to pain around the knee. One of the most common running-related conditions is runner’s knee, which typically causes pain around or behind the kneecap. The good news is that runner’s knee can often be successfully managed with physiotherapy, targeted exercises, and adjustments to your training routine. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville, Ontario, our physiotherapists can help identify wha

Whether you play hockey, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf, or enjoy running, staying active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, sports also place stress on your muscles, joints, and bones, which can sometimes lead to injury. The good news is that many sports injuries can be managed—and in some cases prevented—with the right approach to training, recovery, and injury prevention. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville, Ontario, we help athletes of all ages

Getting back to your sport after an injury can be exciting, but returning too soon can increase your risk of getting hurt again. Whether you've recovered from an ACL reconstruction, ankle sprain, muscle strain, or another sports injury, it's important to make sure your body is ready for the demands of your sport—not just that your pain is gone. This is where return to sport testing can help. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville, Ontario, physiotherapists use a combinati

Tennis elbow is a common cause of pain around the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, you don't have to play tennis to develop it. Activities involving repetitive gripping, lifting, typing, racquet sports, manual work, or other repeated wrist movements can place stress on the tendons around the elbow. The good news is that tennis elbow can often be successfully managed with physiotherapy and an appropriate exercise program. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville, Onta

Running is a great way to stay active, but repetitive stress can sometimes lead to pain and injury. One common running injury is IT Band Syndrome, which typically causes pain on the outside of the knee. It is especially common in runners who have recently increased their mileage, intensity, or training frequency. The good news is that most runners with IT Band Syndrome can successfully return to running with the right rehabilitation approach. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in

Baseball places significant demands on the shoulder—especially for pitchers, catchers, and position players who throw frequently. Repetitive throwing can lead to fatigue, weakness, and eventually injury if the shoulder isn’t properly strengthened and supported. The good news? With the right exercises and guidance, you can build strong, stable shoulders that improve performance and reduce injury risk. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy, we help baseball players stay healthy, throw

When people think about improving their health or recovering from injury, they often focus on stretching, cardio, or rest. But one of the most powerful, evidence-based tools we have is often overlooked: Strength (resistance) training A large, high-quality research review analyzing over 137 studies and 30,000+ participants highlights just how impactful strength training can be not only for performance, but for overall health, function, and long-term wellbeing. What Is Strength

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that causes pain and swelling. Cleveland Clinic 2021. Achilles tendinopathy is a common issue for many people, especially those who are active or involved in sports. It causes pain and discomfort in the Achilles tendon, the large tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel. A recent study explored the effectiveness of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment alongside eccentric exercises for treating chronic Achilles tendinopathy. The stud

By Nancy Botting Acupuncture is becoming a common and much sought after therapeutic modality for a variety of sport injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Many rehabilitation professionals are combining conventional Western medicine soft tissue rehabilitation techniques with the practice of the ancient art of Chinese Acupuncture. And they are seeing phenomenal results in improved recovery times. So how does Acupuncture work? In simple terms, acupuncture stimulates the body

It is not uncommon for people to experience shoulder pain. It can be an extremely debilitating condition for those unfortunate enough to suffer from it. There are many different causes of shoulder pain, but one way that you may be able to reduce your shoulder pain is through physiotherapy. In this blog post, we will look at how shoulder physiotherapy can help with the reduction in shoulder pain. What Is Shoulder Physiotherapy? Shoulder physiotherapy is a treatment for joint p