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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

Back pain can be frustrating, limiting, and—unfortunately—very common.  Whether it’s a dull ache after sitting too long, or sharp pain that flares up after lifting something heavy, it can make everyday life harder. But there’s good news: research published in The Lancet  (Foster et al., 2018) found that the most effective way to treat and prevent back pain isn’t rest or medication—it’s movement, guided by a physiotherapist. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy in Oakville, Ontario

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

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

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'

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