When it comes to sports injuries, prevention and efficient recovery are paramount for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in both aspects, offering a comprehensive approach to optimizing sports injuries treatment. Apollo Physical Therapy, a leading provider in the field, combines their expertise to ensure athletes and patients receive the best care […]
Category: Physiotherapy
The Importance of your Diaphragm
As one of the most important muscles in our body, the diaphragm plays a crucial role in our respiratory system. It separates the chest and abdominal cavities and helps us breathe by contracting and relaxing to draw air into and out of the lungs. However, blockages and restrictions in the diaphragm can cause a range […]
Physical Rehabilitation For Burnout
What is burnout? Burnout occurs when you push yourself too hard for too long. It may occur if you are overworked and pressed for time, rushing from one task to the next without stopping to rest. Herbert J. Freudenberger first described burnout in 1974. Freudenberger defined burnout based on his own and the experiences of […]
How to Avoid Getting Injured By Your Office Setup Over Time
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]However comfortable, the setup of your office is likely to cause health complications at some point, including back pain and strain, shoulder pain and even carpal tunnel syndrome. To avoid injuries related to your office setup, ensure such a setup supports your daily activities without leading you to the […]
The Benefits Of Accident Rehabilitation In Ottawa For Whiplash
Car accidents can lead to painful injuries in different parts of the body, including the neck, spine and soft tissues. A common cause of injuries in most car accidents is whiplash. This article highlights whiplash injuries, including the symptoms and benefits of physiotherapy in managing whiplash injuries. What is whiplash? During a car accident, the […]
How Physiotherapy Helps You Recover From Skiing Injuries
As winter approaches, many people prepare to head to the slopes for skiing holidays. Because skiing is an extreme sport that puts intense physical pressure on joints and muscles, skiers and snowboarders may suffer some injuries during skiing holidays. This article highlights some common skiing injuries and how to prevent and recover from them through […]
How Ottawa Physiotherapy Can Help With Lower Back Pain
Physiotherapy can help lower back pain and restore your body to how it was before your back injury. Ottawa Physiotherapy will approach therapy in two ways to reduce pain in your lower back: Passive physiotherapy Active physiotherapy How does passive Ottawa physiotherapy help with lower back pain? Passive therapy is performed to reduce inflammation and […]
How The Way We Sit Affects Our Spines
Because of the lockdowns occasioned by COVID-19, we have found ourselves spending much time indoors and even embraced working from home. We spend more time working on our laptops or watching TV. This routine can impact our back muscles and spinal discs leading to back pains, which are issues our Ottawa physiotherapists often see. This […]
Can physiotherapy help with fibromyalgia?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects a person’s bones and muscles and is frequently misdiagnosed. Its symptoms are muscle, joint pain and fatigue. Although there is no cure, a combination of medication, exercise, stress management, and healthy habits can […]
Combining physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments for better results
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] At our Ottawa physiotherapist clinic, we are often asked if it is possible to combine the services of different disciplines of the medical community, like a chiropractor and a physiotherapist. The short answer is yes, but under the appropriate […]
