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Plantar fasciitis and Massage Therapy  By: Sarah Tyler, RMT Feet, feet, feet! The discussion of feet and treatment options is often a bit of a hot topic because they are commonly thought of as a body part that people want to avoid touching, or there is something distasteful about them. We spend a large part of our lives using our feet: walking, standing, sports, work activities. Most of our body weight sits on our feet throughout the day and it’s important that we care for them, esp...

Benefits of Prenatal Massage By: Jaimee Copeman Pregnancy is such a fascinating and beautiful thing! The amazing changes and adaptations that our bodies make to help grow and host a baby are remarkable.  The many changes our bodies go through also bring many challenges as we navigate through pregnancy. Some of the most common physical complaints in pregnancy are increased lower limb swelling, sciatic pain, and “round ligament” pain. We will go through each one of these in m...

What is Athletic Therapy? By: Caliegh Kaufman   Athletic therapy plays a pivotal role in maintaining and improving the physical health of not just athletes, but the general population as well. While the title "athletic therapist" might suggest a focus solely on sports professionals and athletes, the scope of this profession is much broader, addressing a variety of musculoskeletal issues that impact individuals across all walks of life. The importance of athletic therapy is mu...

Frozen Shoulder – A Physiotherapist’s Role  By Stacey Van Schyndel PT  Frozen Shoulder (or Adhesive Capsulitis) is a painful rheumatological condition that has no known origin and therefore cannot be prevented. It is more prevalent in women, individuals with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, low body mass index, and those of British descent. It usually affects individuals between the ages of 40-60. It can last anywhere from 4 months to 2 years and typically follows t...