Learn what you can you do to prevent competitive strain injuries from too much time sitting at a computer screen – which can create stress on the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back, elbows and wrists.
A head injury – or in severe cases a concussion – is a risk even the most seasoned skier takes when heading to the ski slopes.
If you have a ski or snowboard knee injury – how would a physiotherapist in the Ottawa Stittsville area treat it?
If you fall and injure your shoulder while skiing in the beautiful Ottawa area, you may have an Acromio-Clavicular or AC separation.
A FOOSH injury is the second most common ski and snowboarding injury. A FOOSH injury can occur any day, any time (falling, cycling fall, etc), but is common on the ski hill this time of year, especially for all the beginners out there!
Whether you are an experienced skier or new to the slopes, there is always a risk of injury. The most common ski and snowboard injury is skier's thumb.
Finding the right exercise plan can be difficult, our Ottawa area physiotherapists can help develop a plan that works for you.
Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as Tennis Elbow (TE) is a soft tissue condition where the extensor tendons (attaching from forearms to elbow region) become overused, creating pain and tenderness symptoms upon movement.
The overall goal for most people with arthritis is to improve mobility in the affected joints and eliminate pain associated with this stiffness.
Balance is the ability to keep your body (center of mass) over your base of support. It's never too late to improve your balance.
