Two years ago, at the onset of Covid-19, many office workers traded their office desks for kitchen chairs and sofas as they retreated to the safety of their homes. Although some people are transitioning to a return to their offices, many however, have made a permanent decision to remain working from home. For two years […]
At the onset of the pandemic 2 years ago, the one expression that was used often was that “we were all in the same boat.” It’s not a new expression or metaphor; it’s one that is often used to create a sense of solidarity or unity in the face of uncertainty. However, like any metaphor, it […]
By far, the 2 most common conditions we see at our Clinic is low back pain followed closely by shoulder pain. For our March blog, Danielle Bles discusses a common condition that affects shoulders called Frozen Shoulder. What is it and what can be done to treat this painful condition? Read on! Frozen shoulder or […]
Nick is here! Our Team is so excited to welcome Nick MacLeod to Elevation Physiotherapy! Nick’s impressive resume includes 6 years spent working at the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic at the Acute Knee Injury Clinic. Here, he worked as part of an interdisciplinary team with sports medicine physicians and with Dr. David Otto, Dr. […]
In the United States, Mental Health Awareness Month happens every year in May. In Canada, “Bell Let’s Talk” Day is upcoming on January 26th where this company will donate 5 cents for every hashtag (#BellLetsTalk) on social media. These initiatives are meant to increase mental health awareness, contribute to its research and remove the stigma […]
No doubt you have seen them. Brightly colored elastic tape on shoulders, calves, knees used by high-profile athletes on television. When an Olympic athlete uses them and supports them, then this will inevitably influence weekend warriors, patients and health practitioners to use them. But how useful are these? Does the scientific evidence support their use […]