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Quadriceps Strains

Quadriceps strains occur when the muscle fibers in one of the four quad muscles are stretched excessively. The best way to reduce your risk of experiencing a quadricep strain is to strengthen your quad muscles. Physiotherapy can help you manage the symptoms associated with quad strains and return to the activities you love quickly!

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New Year, No New Pain! How Physiotherapy Can Help You.

Physiotherapists are health care professionals that are highly trained in assessing injuries, conditions and movement.

There are many ways that physiotherapy can help you improve your quality of life, reduce pain, and increase function.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, tingling or weakness in the hand and fingers. This can cause difficulty doing daily activities such as typing, writing, or work related tasks.

The good news is physiotherapy can help you manage symptoms and make modifications in your life to reduce your discomfort.

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Groin Strains: A Common Sport Injury

Groin strains are injury to the adductor, hip flexor or abdominal muscles found along the inside of the thigh and into the groin. This is a common injury in soccer and ice hockey, but can happen due to a variety of activities.

In professional ice hockey and soccer players throughout the world, approximately 10% to 11% of all injuries are groin strains.

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Sacroiliac Joint Pain

The sacroiliac joint connects the hip bones to the sacrum, and is essential for load transfer between the spine and lower extremity. Dysfunction of this joint can cause pain and discomfort, and can affect activities of daily living.

It is important to receive a correct diagnosis for SI joint dysfunction, as it can mimic low back pain and may be misdiagnosed.

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Building Strong and Stable Wrists

The hand and wrist contain many bones, joints and ligaments that allow us to perform fine movements. However, the complexity of the joint mean it may be more susceptible to injury.

Read below for some stability and strength exercises to help in your wrist rehabilitation or for preventing injury.

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How to Include Massage in your Recovery

Massage therapy is an effective method of treatment for injury and general health maintenance. When used in conjunction with physiotherapy, there can be great benefits for your rehabilitation.

Ever wondered about different massage techniques and types? Read more about massage therapy here.

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