Shelbourne Physiotherapy Blog
Posted in NewsPhysiotherapy on Apr 27, 2015.
Shelbourne Physiotherapy is very pleased to announce that Physiotherapist Andrew Mills is joining our team. Andrew brings not only professionalism, integrity, accountability but honesty and passion for patient outcomes.
His area of expertise lies in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy & Rehabilitation, Vestibular Therapy, Acupuncture and Sports Related Injuries. Andrew is practicing at our main Shelbourne Physiotherapy Clinic located at 100B-3200 Shelbourne Street. Check out his bio at www.shelbournephysio.ca/staff/bio/andrew-mills. Welcome Andrew!
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Posted in Pilates on Mar 24, 2015.
PILATES IN VICTORIA BC
With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing and body awareness, Pilates exercises are a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints. Performed on a mat or on specialised equipment, Pilates is a fitness regime for life. Pilates Classes are the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life. Pilates will leave you looking...
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Posted in Physiotherapy on Mar 10, 2015.
What are the Signs of a Pelvic Floor Problem?
Common signs that can indicate a pelvic floor problem include:
accidentally leaking urine when you exercise, laugh, cough or sneeze
needing to get to the toilet in a hurry or not making it there in time
constantly needing to go to the toilet
finding it difficult to empty your bladder or bowel
accidentally losing control of your bladder or bowel
accidentally passing wind
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Posted in on Mar 5, 2015.
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints and cartilage wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub more closely against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs.
Knee osteoarthritis a common and growing problem. Surgery including knee replacement is...
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