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

The world series has just come to an end, which meant a lot of late nights cheering on the Jays! But if you’ve been waking up stiff, sore, or restless after those extra innings, your sleep posture might be part of the problem. Whether you’re dealing with neck tension, back pain, or nerve symptoms that flare up after lying down, a few simple adjustments can make a big difference in how well you rest and recover. Here are some physio-approved modifications to help you get a bet

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

As students head back to school, hours of homework, online learning, and screen time quickly become part of daily life. Unfortunately, long periods of sitting at a desk that isn’t set up properly can lead to neck pain, backaches, headaches, and even poor posture . At Physical Edge Physiotherapy , we see patients who are struggling with discomfort simply because their study environment isn’t ergonomic. The good news? A few small adjustments can make a big difference. Here’s ou

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

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 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! We wanted to share a case study on how dry needling can be used to treat chronic upper back/neck pain. Background Information: We recently had a 32 year old female come in complaining of pain in the left side of her neck, as well knots in her neck and upper back. Due to her symptoms she was having troubles while at the gym due to her pain. Recently, she started experiencing migraines 3 times a week, and noticed her pain would increase after sitting on the comp

What causes lateral elbow pain and how to fix it ? By: Sasha Guay, FCAMPT, MClSc, Sports Medicine Fellow, MScPT, BScKin, CIDN Lateral Epicondylitis aka “Tennis Elbow” What is “tennis elbow”? How is it possible to develop tennis elbow without playing tennis (or any racquet sports?) How do I fix it? These are some of the very common questions we have in the clinic with people complaining of elbow pain. Physiotherapy can help you figure out the cause and eliminate the pain... he

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

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 

Posted on June 30, 2023 by chloewilliamson This blog provides a toolkit developed based on ongoing research from the University of Edinburgh exploring ways to help those working from home move more during their day. Shifting to working (too) comfortably Cast your mind back to early 2020 – the world went into a global lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19. We were told; ‘ if you can work from home – you should work from home’ . And this led to many of us retreating to ou

Warmer weather is sandal weather and that always leads to questions about which sandals are good for our feet. During the summers, Pedorthists see a significant rise in plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and metatarsalgia (forefoot pain) cases and other conditions due to people wearing sandals with limited support far too often. Our feet work too hard to keep the sandal on (think a thong style flexible sandal) which causes undue strain on the tissues on the bottom of the foot. To

If you participate in sport, chances are you will wind up with some sort of ache or pain or possibly an acute or chronic injury that needs an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment to allow you to continue being active. Choosing the right sport injury clinic can often be one of the most challenging parts of dealing with any injury. Many clinics may advertise as sport injury treatment facilities, yet do not have the clinical staff with the appropriate expertise. The foll