Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic

03/10/2022

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Since 1987 we have been Yorkville's premier physiotherapy clinic. The clinic is comprised of physios, RMTs, kinesiologists, and a Yoga/Pilates professional.

05/10/2021

What to expect from your Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain Assessment

If a rotator cuff injury, such as a tendinitis or a partial tear, does occur it is important to have this assessed by a trained health professional. A competent examination will help you find a diagnosis and will determine the contributing factors to your injury. This will guide your therapist in de...

03/30/2020

The Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic can help you maintain your recovery process and help you where you live!

03/30/2020

Introducing Remote Therapy Services at the OTC!

01/22/2020

Winter can be a tough season for back pain sufferers. For many people shoveling snow is almost certain to cause low back pain. Perhaps surprisingly, as a former back pain suffer, I look forward to this season. I enjoy being outside in winter weather and view snow shovelling as a great recreational alternative to going to the gym. What better than a heavy shovel of snow to raise my pulse, tax my obliques and work on my glutes. [ 1,196 more word ]

01/07/2020

Good news for Desjardins Insurance holders. The company recently announced Extended Health Benefits insurance coverage for Kinesiology services. We are really excited about this change because Kinesiology has been a fully regulated health profession since 2013 and we know what a difference exercising the right way can make to your health and recovery from injury. We congratulate Desjardins in leading the change in recognizing this profession’s contribution to your overall health. [ 192 more words ]

12/23/2019

You’re recovering from an injury and it's taken much longer than you expected but now it’s time to get going again. You really want to get active but you don’t want to go through the pain again. A friend is running a marathon, your neighbour is going to spin class. Every fitness magazine is preaching a new workout trend. You’re unsure of where to go next and are worried you might aggravate the injury you’ve been working through. [ 940 more words ]

Pilates helps you reduce injuries and stay fit. Whether you are an athlete or committed to actively aging, Pilates helps you to restore proper movement.

12/23/2019

In my last blog I looked at exercises for adolescents with scoliosis, but what about adults? How do you stay in shape, actively age and limit pain? Are there safe exercises for scoliosis? Up until recently there has been very little guidance for the adolescent who likes to exercise, and even less for the adult. Many people with scoliosis are nervous about exercising. [ 881 more words ]

11/24/2019

I was recently at the World Congress of Low Back Pain in Antwerp (October 2019). Many of the luminaries were there and it was exceptionally thought provoking. I was disappointed that there were only a few presentations on scoliosis, however one of the presenters was Dr. Michele Romano from the highly respected SEAS (Scientific Exercise Adolescent Scoliosis) group out of Italy. [ 935 more words ]

10/01/2019

If you are reading this blog, you have probably experienced a low back-pain ATTACK and never want to experience another one. Or you may have be lucky to have never experienced your first Attack but want to remain pain free. No matter your goal, it is critical to recognize the warnings. Many low back pain Attacks can be minimized or even completed avoided when we recognize the warning signs, know what they mean and learn how to deal with them. [ 1,308 more word ]

10/01/2019

The Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu, visualized herself playing tennis, using meditation to create a positive mindset. After defeating Serena Williams in the US open she said, "I think your Biggest weapon is to be as prepared as you can. I really think that working your mind is important because at this level, everyone knows how to play tennis". Regardless of whether you are an athlete preparing for your sport, a job interview, reducing stress, or helping with pain management, having a positive mindset produces positive effects on our brains. [ 1,336 more word ]

09/20/2019

Experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Required The Orthopaedic Therapy Clinic Inc. is looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist for a Full Time or Part Time position. FCAMPT certified, pelvic floor qualifications and/or acupuncture certification is preferred. You will be joining a physiotherapist-owned, multidisciplinary clinic. Our team includes highly qualified physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractor, kinesiologist and a yoga/pilates instructor. Our physiotherapy team includes: clinical musculoskeletal specialist, Scoliosis, FCAMPT and pelvic floor certifications. [ 129 more words ]