Hockey is a fast-paced sport that requires strength, speed, balance, agility, and quick changes in direction. While these physical demands make hockey exciting, they can also put significant stress on the muscles and joints. From skating and shooting to sudden stops, collisions, and changes in direction, hockey players are at risk of a variety of injuries. Some of the most common injuries include groin strains, hip labral injuries, shoulder separations, and ACL tears. Underst

Golf may not seem like a high-impact sport, but the repetitive nature of the golf swing places significant demands on the body. Rotating through the hips and spine, controlling the club, and repeatedly swinging can put stress on the muscles and joints—especially when golfers suddenly increase their playing or practice time. Whether you're a weekend golfer or play several times a week, understanding the most common golf injuries can help you recognize symptoms early and reduce

Hockey is fast, physical, and demanding on the entire body. Between checking, falling on the ice, contact with the boards, and using your arms to shoot and handle the puck, the shoulders can take a significant amount of stress. Shoulder injuries are common in hockey players, particularly during contact situations. Some of the most common include shoulder separations, shoulder dislocations, and collarbone fractures. While some shoulder injuries may require surgery or a period

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

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

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

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

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

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

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