Physiotherapy resources

Note: the exercises in this story are not intended to replace the advice and directions received from your clinician. 

Concussions can be serious. Knowing if someone is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a concussion can make a difference. Find out how to identify concussion symptoms and signs by reading this guide.

With spring in the air, it’s time to dust off the bike, rollerblades, scooters and skateboards for some fun outdoor activity. When it comes to injury prevention, all of these sports have one thing in common: the need to wear a helmet.

Beth is a Registered Physiotherapist at Lifemark Physiotherapy Main West and Longwood in Hamilton, Ontario.

Jacklyn, who you met in our last blog, has now found health professionals who understand that pain and disability do not always resolve as quickly as they are supposed to.

Pregnancy is a remarkable life event that brings all kinds of changes to the human body. Most of these changes are temporary as our bodies grow and shift to accommodate its tiny growing inhabitant.

Millions of people suffer from low back pain and at one point in our lives, so will we - perhaps after we lift something incorrectly, sit for prolonged period of time, or perform a task that requires repetitive bending.

The workday is finally over, but as you push your chair back, a familiar ache spreads across your lower back. It’s that deep stiffness that makes straightening up feel like a real effort.