How to Walk on Ice
Did you know that falls during winter are one of the most common causes of injuries in Canada? Now that our pavements and roads are a mixture of snow, slush, and ice, it is important to be extra cautious when walking. Check out the image…
Essential Oils for the Cold & Flu Season
With winter in full-swing, colds and the flu are more prevalent than ever. The reduced sunlight, minimal exposure to the outdoors, and harsh weather conditions have the immune system fighting hard to keep bad bacteria and viruses away. Rather than overload your body with medication…
Improve Your Golf – Indoor Golf Instruction
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year where we all are creating new goals and resolutions. If you are looking to redefine your impossible, this could be the program from you. Whether it be your physical limitation, physical fitness, or technical aspects of your…
Elite Physio-Top Three Physical Therapists
What better way is there to start the New Year than by being recognized by the high quality services provided by the therapists at Elite Physio! Elite Physio is proud to be a leading clinic in Mississauga which offers quality care to their customers. …
Get to Know Geoff Smith, Golf Instructor
Geoff Smith attended Ryerson University 2001 – 2005 for Aerospace Engineering – specializing in Material Design. He became a member of PGA of Canada 2006 He competed on mini tours in Ontario (Great Lakes Tour & The Mandarin Tour) as well as PGA of…
A Stronger Immune System with Vitamin D, the “Sunshine” Vitamin
With December only a few days away, we are exposed to less and less sunlight. Most days are filled with cloud-cover, minimizing our exposure to direct sunlight. Along with other countries located far above or below the equator, Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue….
The Importance of Gut Health in Children
Microbes As humans we need large numbers of microbes to stay healthy. They protect us against germs, break down food, release energy, and produce vitamins. Microbes are everywhere in our environment and it is impossible to get rid of them. A healthy microbiome starts with…
Elite Physio End of Year Special Offer!
Don’t wait until the new year to treat old or new issues… take advantage of our Special Offer and book now! Special Offer: To all patients who have not been in the clinic for over 6 months or new patients: Book your initial assessment or…
Strengthen your Immune System by Healing your Gut
What are Microbiomes? Microbiomes are the bacteria, viruses, and fungi found within our body. While we often associate these terms to sickness and flu, their ‘good’ counterparts are essential to our well-being. Research shows that people with a healthy gut in which good gut bacteria…
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…