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COVID-19 - Update #4

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Hi Everyone! Kind regards,All the Staff at Movement Solutions Physiotherapy

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Apr

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries

Posted by Luke Binnington

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Many clients arrive at our clinic with the common complaint of shoulder pain. They often describe intense pain that restricts their workouts, radiates down their arm, affects their ability to lift or reach away from their body, and even keeps them awake at night. A common theme for these clients is that, upon clinical examination they have si...

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Nov

The "Benefits" of Healthcare Benefits

Posted by Dini Steele

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In the current employment environment, a lot of employers have cut back significantly on the benefit packages they provide their employees.Some, depending on the nature and/or size of the business, don't offer benefits at all. In the past, the Public (Government) Health Insurance Plan (or OHIP) covered paramedical services such as physiotherapy.Now...

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Sep

Why CAMPT Certification Matters to You

Posted by Blair Purvis

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The following article is provided by the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Source: http://manippt.org/for-patients/ Accurate and focused treatment based on research-guided techniques that speed up your recovery by Author What Sets a CAMPT Certified Physiotherapist Apart CAMPT-Certified physiotherapists help ...

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Aug

Should I Ice An Injury?

Posted by Shawn Ord

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Ice that injury? To ice or not to ice, that is the question. On numerous occasions throughout a week I have patients ask me "should I heat or ice this injury?" The answer to this question may not be as simple as one would hope. For many years the acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been used to treat acute/fresh injuries, but how a...

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Jul

How to Improve your Fitness Level through Group Exercise

Posted by Lana Kovacevic

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Have you considered trying a group exercise class? It can be a great way to explore new ways of exercising, add variety to your existing program, and reap the benefits of exercising in a social environment! And luckily for us, there are so many options to choose from. Whether you prefer to lift weights, dance, cycle, be in the pool, or on a yoga ma...

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May

Infographic: Lymphedema

Posted by Taffina Marley

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WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM? The lymphatic system is a drainage system that helps move fluid (lymph) through vessels and lymph nodes in the body. The lymph gets filtered and excess is eliminated, helping balance fluid in the body. "Lymph" comes from the Latin word lympha, which means "connected to water". Lymph contains water, larger proteins and ...

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Apr

Why Is My Physiotherapist Asking Me If I Smoke?

Posted by Lana Kovacevic

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Why is my physiotherapist asking me if I smoke? Has your physiotherapist asked you this question at some point throughout your treatment and did you find yourself wondering why? The negative health effects of smoking on the heart and lungs are well-established and often talked about. In fact, each pack of cigarettes is required to display a health ...

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Mar

Triumph for the Movement Solutions Physiotherapy Spin Team!

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Triumph for the Movement Solutions Physiotherapy Spin Team!

Many of you know that Blair Purvis, Movement Solutions Physiotherapy owner is a passionate cyclist. Staff physiotherapists, Shawn Ord and Luke Binnington have also signed up for a cycling race that will take place this spring. A couple months ago the boys were discussing their training progress. We determined that participating in a GoodLife Kids F...

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Feb

Return to Sport: Why there is Much to Consider

Posted by Luke Binnington

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Return to Sport: Why there is Much to Consider

In our practice at Movement Solutions Physiotherapy (MSP), we treat athletes of all demographics. One of our particular focuses when treating injured athletes then, is helping them return to sport. Questions to Ask Before Returning to Sport This practice includes a lot of nuance: When is it safe to return?What tools do we use to assess or predict a safe return?How do we avoid re-injury/practice in...

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Jan

Celebrating Staff Skill Training

Posted by Blair Purvis

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A good way to start the year is to celebrate. Fortunately here at Movement Solutions Physiotherapy we have reason to celebrate as both Shawn Ord and Luke Binnington have passed their Advanced Diploma exams for Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. What exactly does that mean??? Good question. Rather than me blabbing on about it, see the link and video below that shoul...

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Aug

What Makes for a Good Physiotherapy Experience?

Posted by Luke Binnington

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What Makes for a Good Physiotherapy Experience?

Amongst the physiotherapists here at Movement Solutions, there is often chatter and feedback about how we can consistently be improving our client care. A large percentage of this feedback and sharing of information revolves around honing multiple skills/techniques and discussing the latest evidence for said technique or various injuries. I believe this is a very valuable practice as it sharpens a...

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Jul

Knee Injury Prevention Strategies For Athletes

Posted by Shawn Ord

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Knee Injury Prevention Strategies For Athletes

Nobody likes being injured. For an athlete, whether you are a professional, a high level competitive player, or even a weekend warrior, an injury can sideline you for sometimes 4-6 weeks or more, depending on the injury. Sports such as football (soccer), American football, basketball, etc. require a lot of jumping, landing, pivoting, and cutting type movements. These types ...

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Apr

Movement Solutions for Gardening

Posted by Taffina Marley

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Spring is just around the corner and that means people will be heading outside to start gardening. Often we see people at Movement Solutions Physiotherapy in the springtime with injuries related to gardening activities. This might include lower back, neck and shoulder strains and sprains. In many cases, this can be avoided by taking some time to think about the activity you are doing. Gardening is...

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Mar

6 Reasons to See a Physiotherapist First

Posted by Luke Binnington

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6 Reasons to See a Physiotherapist First

Sadly, it’s a common occurrence: Patient Z, arrives at the clinic for their initial appointment 2-3 months late. Z sustained an ankle sprain while playing soccer 10 weeks ago. That night, Z went straight to the urgent care clinic where they were X-rayed and learned there was no broken bone in their ankle. They were instructed to follow-up with their Family Doctor from that point on. Z called their...

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Feb

Can Physiotherapy Help your Neck Pain?

Posted by Shawn Ord

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A few months ago I was treating a patient for knee pain. During one of our treatment sessions they wondered, once their knee pain is better, if I would be able to treat their neck? They were unsure if physiotherapists “worked on” necks. I explained to them that as a physiotherapist I can help them with their neck pain. They were not aware that physiotherapist’s treated any parts ...

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Jan

What Exactly is Foam Rolling?

Posted by Movement Solutions

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At Movement Solutions Physiotherapy our focus is on providing our clients with individualized care. We use hands on techniques and exercise to help alleviate pain and improve mobility. We sometimes also teach our clients self myofascial release (SMR) techniques to help address areas that need some extra attention or more regular intervention. ...

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Oct

10 Injury Preventing Stretches for Rock Climbing

Posted by Luke Binnington

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10 Injury Preventing Stretches for Rock Climbing

A recent trend I have observed in my practice is that I am treating more and more rock climbers. Just in the last year, I have worked with climbers with various shoulder injuries, low back pain, and biceps/elbow strains. As a climber myself, I am also acutely aware of the risk of repetitive strain and more traumatic injuries with such a sport. I have dealt with both biceps/brachialis strains, and ...

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Jul

Physiotherapy and Cancer

Posted by Taffina Marley

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Cancer is everywhere. It seems as though everyone knows someone either with cancer or who has had cancer. From the diagnosis to the treatment, and often years later, cancer can impact a person in many ways. As a daughter, sister and friend, I have had shared experiences with those close to me going through a journey with this disease. As a physioth...

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Jun

4 Tips for Alleviating Aches and Pains When Working at Your Computer

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4 Tips for Alleviating Aches and Pains When Working at Your Computer

If you follow nutrition and diet trends you may have heard of the Paleo Diet or the Caveman Diet. To summarize, it consists of eating the same foods early humans would have eaten, including meat, nuts, berries and excluding processed and refined foods. Proponents of this diet claim that eating like a “hunter-gatherer” suits our evolutionary biology. Comparatively the physical activity ...

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March 28, 2020

COVID-19 - Update #4

Hi Everyone! Kind regards,All the Staff at Movement Solutions Physiotherapy...

Luke Binnington

April 02, 2018

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries

Many clients arrive at our clinic with the common complaint of shoulder pain. They often describe intense pain that restricts their workouts, radiates down their arm, affects ...

Luke Binnington

October 08, 2015

10 Injury Preventing Stretches for Rock Climbing

A recent trend I have observed in my practice is that I am treating more and more rock climbers. Just in the last year, I have worked with climbers with various shoulder injur...

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June 25, 2015

4 Tips for Alleviating Aches and Pains When Working at Your Computer

If you follow nutrition and diet trends you may have heard of the Paleo Diet or the Caveman Diet. To summarize, it consists of eating the same foods early humans w...

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Thoughts from the Clinic

COVID-19 - Update #4

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries

The "Benefits" of Healthcare Benefits

Why CAMPT Certification Matters to You

Should I Ice An Injury?

How to Improve your Fitness Level through Group Exercise

Infographic: Lymphedema

Why Is My Physiotherapist Asking Me If I Smoke?

Triumph for the Movement Solutions Physiotherapy Spin Team!

Return to Sport: Why there is Much to Consider

Celebrating Staff Skill Training

What Makes for a Good Physiotherapy Experience?

Knee Injury Prevention Strategies For Athletes

Movement Solutions for Gardening

6 Reasons to See a Physiotherapist First

Can Physiotherapy Help your Neck Pain?

What Exactly is Foam Rolling?

10 Injury Preventing Stretches for Rock Climbing

Physiotherapy and Cancer

4 Tips for Alleviating Aches and Pains When Working at Your Computer

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