Overuse Injuries: Signs, Preventions, & Treatments
Sports are a great way to strengthen the body and mind, build communities, burn off excess energy, and channel competitiveness. But with any sport comes the risk of overuse and injury. Whether you are a 12-year-old joining the school’s soccer team, a 25-year-old training for…
Avoiding Back Pain with the Right Backpack
It’s October, meaning the new school year is well under way. This is around the time when students with ill-fitting or over-filled backpacks start experiencing the first signs of back, neck, and shoulder strain. On average, a person who has attended kindergarten, high school, and…
Meet Marco Sham, Physiotherapist
Marco graduated from D’Youville College in the United States, where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree at Western University. He has a special interest in treating all types of orthopaedic…
Q&A with Physiotherapist, Dr. Marco Sham
1) What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a health care profession that provides rehabilitation and treatment for a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, including but not limited to acute sports injuries, chronic pain, and vestibular disorders. Physiotherapy is an evidence-based, non-invasive, and a patient-centered…
Physiotherapist, Marco Sham on Sports Injuries
1) How is treating sport-related injuries different from treating other types of issues (if they are)? The main difference to me in treating sports injuries compared to other types of issues is to recognize the goals of the specific athlete and what his/her routine is….
Question Corner
Do you have questions about physiotherapy, chiropractic, sports training/recovery, yoga, nutrition, and more? Are you suffering with chronic or acute pain, inflammation, immobility, digestive issues, or stress? Find out how we can help you by sending us your questions! Simple comment below and get your…
Suffering from Menstrual Pain? Try Acupuncture
Painful menstrual cycles are something thousands of women endure monthly. Some experience mild discomfort in the form of cramps, others battle migraines, and many get nausea and dizziness. For the most part, women resort to pain medication or contraceptive pills to help combat these painful…
Common Summer Injuries: Biking The Wrong Way
During the summer, people are encouraged to get some extra exercise by cycling to work or taking a ride around the neighborhood. There are, however, a few precautions that should be considered to avoid any injuries during the summer season. There are multiple musculoskeletal issues…
Dr. Patti Farrel: All about Adjustments
1) Can you talk about the difference between traditional chiropractic care and today’s more modern approach? With traditional chiropractic care, the treatments tend to gear more towards adjustments, resulting in quick treatments of 3-5 minutes. Today we move towards an evidence-based style. We take the…
Common Summer Injuries: The Dangers of Wearing Flip-Flops
While enjoying the summer, wearing shoes that are easy, inexpensive and keep the feet cool in the warm weather is not uncommon. Flip flops and sandals, while easy on your budget, are not easy on your body. The issue is that flip flops can cause…
Q&A with Chiropractor, Patti Farrel
1) What is chiropractic care? ‘Chiropractic’ comes from the Greek words ‘cheir’ and ‘praktos’, which translates to ‘Done by Hand’. It is an evidence-based, non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors practice primarily using our hands, providing diagnosis, treatment, and…
Meet Dr. Patti Farrell, Chiropractor
Dr. Patti Farrell graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an Honours Specialization in Kinesiology. She then continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree and…