About: Scarborough Physiotherapy

Is there a pill I can take for it? I will often be asked by a client if there is a pill or supplement that will solve the presenting musculoskeletal complaint. Especially after I reinforce that there will be an exercise component to the treatment plan that will need to be done outside of the Continue Reading

With the weather finally starting to warm it’s time to get out of hibernation mode and get moving. A few tips: If you haven’t performed a specific exercise in a while- start back gradually, otherwise you will be excessively sore (or get hurt) and may be discouraged from continuing. A warm up and dynamic stretching Continue Reading

The New Year fitness furor is in full effect at gyms all over. Getting out (or staying in) and exercising is only half the equation- proper nutrition/hydration is the other. Supplements are not just used by the hardcore enthusiasts anymore, they are being used by athletes, weekend warriors and the “my workout is shorter than Continue Reading

In the last few years there has been a positive shift in the attention to physical fitness. Social media, access to exercise videos/instruction, nutrition information on the web etc. have done their part in driving the movement. However an often overlooked and perhaps uncomfortable aspect of our well-being that is of no less importance is Continue Reading

September….a time of mixed emotions- excitement for some; dread for others. Either way its time to get those nagging aches and pains that you’ve been ignoring all summer long taken care of. Unfortunately as we get along in life that sore hamstring that is bothering you may not heal up on its own without help. Continue Reading