As physios, we commonly work with clients with arthritis and can be very helpful with decreasing pain, increasing function, and potentially even slowing its progression. Your STRIDE physio would start with a thorough assessment. This is to find out your current abilities and identify/confirm the arthritis diagnosis. Where you are at greatly impacts the type Read more about <strong>What can physio do for arthritis?</strong>[…]
We compiled a few of the most common questions we receive about pelvic health assessment and treatment into this handy FAQ post. We hope you find the information you’re looking for: Q. Who should see a pelvic health physiotherapist? A. Pelvic floor exams and treatment can be provided for everyone regardless of biological sex (male, Read more about Ask A Physio: The Pelvic Health FAQ Edition[…]
We get asked regularly by people looking for appointments variations of the same question: What do you specialize in? For example, who specializes in treating the neck? the foot? etc… Our physical therapy licensing body has very specific criteria for training we have to undertake in order to perform certain “specialized procedures.” And even when Read more about Ask A Physio: What is your specialty?[…]
This is a question we as physiotherapists get asked all the time and unfortunately, there is no easy answer that applies to everyone for every situation. As humans, we are always looking for the “why.” We strive to understand how our pain happened, so presumably, we can avoid the trigger in the future. Sometimes there Read more about Ask A Physio: Why did my *insert sore area here* flare up?[…]
You asked: “I have TMJ. What can you do to treat this?” Our response: “TMJ” is the temporomandibular joint – this is the joint that connects your jaw bone to your skull. So, technically, everyone has TMJ! 🙂 We can help an issue in your TMJ in a similar way we do with the rest Read more about Ask A Physio: “I have TMJ. What can you do to treat this?”[…]
You asked: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back? Our response: This is a tricky question to answer as it would all depend on the person asking. In general, the most beneficial exercise would be one that is difficult for the individual, but that they can still perform with control and good technique. Read more about Ask A Physio: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back?[…]
You asked: What is the best pillow for me to use? Our response: Pillows are not one size fits all. Finding a pillow that is comfortable and suits your body as well as your way of sleeping is important. After all, we spend many hours a day in this position! The basics of finding a Read more about Ask A Physio: What pillow do you recommend?[…]
You asked: I work an office job. Should I get a sit-stand desk? Our response: Office job or not, our world certainly has us sitting much more than nature intended. You may have even heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” when it comes to our health. The concept of the sit-stand desk is Read more about Ask a Physio: Sit-Stand Desks[…]