Should I have knee arthroscopic surgery?
An international expert panel chaired by McMaster University’s Dr. Reed Siemieniuk has determined that a common and minimally invasive surgery is essentially useless for knee problems stemming from ar [...]
Physiotherapy for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
I have MS and… “I have difficulty with my walking and my movements are not quite right” “I feel weak and unable to do my daily activities” “I get really tired all of the time” “I leak when I cough or [...]
Standard vs. Optional Income Replacement Benefits
In the last post of our short series about optional Automobile Accident Benefits we would like to draw your attention to optional income replacement benefits. Many people don't think about the financ [...]
Medical, Rehabilitation and Attendant Care Benefits
Optional Medical, Rehabilitation & Attendant Care Benefits: In the last 6-7 years changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule have drastically reduced the benefits available to those injur [...]
Auto Insurance Optional Benefits
Auto Insurance Optional Benefits? The last time that you opened your auto insurance renewal you may have noticed a handful of loose pieces of paper included along with your policy. If you're like mos [...]
Vestibular Physiotherapy
If you have been experiencing dizziness, vertigo, nausea, balance issues or feelings of fatigue you may benefit from vestibular physiotherapy. In our latest video, registered physiotherapist Samantha [...]
Caregiver Stress: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Thank you to our friends at Alert / Best Nursing & Home Care for bringing awareness to this important issue. With an aging population and changes in health care, such as shorter hospital stays, ca [...]
A personal experience with the Bauerfeind GenuTrain Knee Support
As the owner of Physio In Motion physiotherapy in Hamilton, ON I have had the opportunity see first hand all of the popular knee brace options available over the last decade. However, until now my exp [...]
Tendinitis? Tendinosis? Tendinopathy?
If you’ve been diagnosed with one of these tendon problems then chances are you are having difficulty with returning to sports or other recreational activities you enjoy, or you may be having trouble [...]
What is a “Frozen” Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is one of the most unusual musculoskeletal disorders. Your shoulder will mysteriously start to get very stiff and painful, often for no particular reason. Give it time and usually it w [...]