Injury Spotlight: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Quick Facts
- Symptoms often start at night, as most people sleep with bent wrists.
- Don’t normally feel symptoms in the pinky finger, due to the nerve distribution pattern of the hand.
- The carpal ...
Organ Prolapse
What is it?
A prolapsed organ is when a pelvic organ drops from its original place and ends up pushing against or into the walls of the vagina. The organs at fault are the bladder, uterus and/or rectum.
How Does t...
Endometriosis FAQs
Quick Facts
- Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside
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Massage Therapy Benefits During Pregnancy & Post-partum
What prenatal & postnatal issues can massage therapy treat?
When pregnant your body’s blood volume doubles, which makes you more prone to issues such as swelling or stiffness. Our massage therapist i...
How to Stop Nighttime Snacking
If you struggle with ‘nighttime noshing’ or the ‘midnight munchies’, you’re not alone. In fact, this annoying little habit is by far the most common dietary complaint Susan Macfarlane, Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiothe...
Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercise for women with uncomplicated pregnancies is strongly encouraged. Exercise comes with minimal risk and great benefit. Sedentary women before pregnancy should follow a more gradual progression of exercise, and is...
After Childbirth ... What should I expect of my body
Physiotherapy can help new mothers recover after childbirth from symptom that are normal, as well as extreme.
Healthy Summer Sweets & Snacks
Are you in a home cooking slump? Find yourself grabbing snacks at the gas station or pre-made grocery snacks? Time for a change! Susan Macfarlane, registered dietitian at the Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre, g...
Healthy Summer Breakfasts
From healthy sweets and snacks .... now onto Healthy Summer Breakfasts. Don't skip breakfast! Start on the right foot with Susan Macfarlane, Nepean Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre's registered dietitian, recent blog in...
Ready or Not ... It's Back to School Time!
Ready or Not … It’s Back to School Time!
Our Top 5 Tips to Remember While Picking Out Your Child’s Backpack!
Did you know you should onl...