Hockey is fast, physical, and demanding on the body. Whether you're a competitive athlete or playing recreationally, the combination of speed, contact, and repetitive skating mechanics puts you at risk for injury. From sudden collisions to repetitive strain, certain injuries show up more often than others in hockey players. Understanding these injuries—and how physiotherapy can help—can make a big difference in how quickly and safely you return to the ice. At Physical Edge Ph

If you’ve been dealing with aching or sharp pain along the inside of your shin during runs, workouts, or even walking, you may be experiencing shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). It’s one of the most common overuse injuries, especially in runners, athletes, and active individuals. The challenge is that there is no single “best” treatment. However, research shows that while many treatments can reduce symptoms, the key to recovery is how those trea

Recovering from ACL reconstruction is a major milestone—but getting back to sport safely is just as important as the surgery itself. Many athletes feel ready before their body truly is, which can increase the risk of re-injury. The good news? With the right rehabilitation plan and guidance, you can return to sport stronger, more confident, and better prepared than before. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy, we help athletes navigate every stage of ACL recovery—from early rehab to

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise because it is simple, accessible, and incredibly effective for improving cardiovascular health. However, the repetitive nature of running means the body experiences thousands of loading cycles during a single run, which can lead to overuse injuries when movement patterns, strength, or training load are not optimal. Small asymmetries in mobility, strength and endurance become very apparent with these thousands of steps. When

Preparing for surgery is about more than just scheduling a procedure and waiting for your operation date. What you do before surgery — especially when it comes to your physical readiness — can profoundly influence how well you function afterward. This is where pre-operative physiotherapy , also called prehabilitation , comes in. A recent research article published in JAMA Network Open looked at randomized clinical trials involving more than 3,500 patients to determine wheth

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most challenging knee injuries—whether you’re a competitive athlete, a recreational runner, a hockey player, or someone who simply enjoys staying active. ACL tears can affect stability, mobility, strength, confidence, and your ability to participate in the activities you love. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville Ontario, we treat ACL injuries every week, and we follow the latest research to provide the best possi

Shockwave therapy has been gaining attention as a non-invasive treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions, from chronic tendon pain to sports injuries. In this blog, we have summarized a recent research article that explores the effectiveness of shockwave therapy, breaking down its main findings and what they mean for our patients. Discover how shockwave therapy can help relieve chronic heel, hip, and leg pain. Learn how it works, what it treats, and why it’s an effect

Learn how dry needling physiotherapy helps relieve muscle pain, release trigger points, and restore movement. Discover what to expect, how it works, and whether it’s right for you. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a safe and effective physiotherapy treatment used to release muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve movement. It involves inserting a very thin, sterile needle into tight or sensitive areas of muscle known as trigger points . A trigger point is a small knot

Hockey season is back, and with it comes long practices, fast-paced games, and the physical demands of being back on the ice. After a summer away, many players quickly ramp up their training—which can put extra stress on the body if it isn’t moving properly. That’s why mobility is so important for hockey players. Watch this video to learn about why hockey mobility is so important and for simple static and dynamic stretches that can improve mobility and lower the risk of

Leg Compression Therapy At Physical Edge, we now offer Compression Therapy, a proven treatment designed to support faster recovery and reduce discomfort. Whether you're an athlete, recovering from surgery, or dealing with chronic pain, compression therapy helps improve circulation, reduce swelling, and speed up healing. It’s a practical option to help you feel better and recover more effectively. What is Compression Therapy? Compression therapy is a medical treatment that use

By: Nancy Botting Many Therapists believe that the psoas muscle is the most important muscle in the body. The psoas muscle helps to flex the hip in standing, walking, and running, and to flex the spine over the legs in sitting, cycling, canoeing or kayaking. It is a long cylindrical muscle (on average 16" in length) deep within your core and it often also described as the "thickest" muscle of the body. In animals it is the "tenderloin". It is a long and lean muscle due to it'

Hello everyone, Hope you are all having a great summer! We wanted to share this link with you to an interesting article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine that speaks to the benefits of starting physiotherapy earlier rather than later, and the relation to future risk of opioid use in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) . This article is based off of a study conducted with data from a group of adults with mild to moderate knee OA referred for physiotherapy within 1