How Physiotherapy Can Boost Your Immune System
The body’s immune system is one of the most powerful defenses we have against illness and disease, especially during the cooler months of the year...
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of motor disabilities that limit a child’s movement, balance and strength. It is the most common childhood physical disability,...
Health Prevention: Include Physiotherapy in Your Wellness Routine!
The wellness movement has changed the lives of millions of Canadians. Thanks to wellness awareness, we care more than ever about keeping our bodies and...
Surgery or No Surgery—That is the Question
When you’re facing the prospect of back surgery, you’re right to feel a little apprehensive. Surgery involves anesthetics, a recovery period, sometimes side effects, and...
Physiotherapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Patients often ask what the difference is between a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist, and what benefits they might see from getting therapy from either...
Does Your Child Have Flat Feet? Physio Techniques for Pediatric Pes Planus
A baby’s foot doesn’t have an arch. Instead, he or she has a cute pad of fat on the bottom of their foot. Somewhere between...
Physiotherapy for Positional Plagiocephaly
Do you find your infant has their head tilted to one side frequently? Or, have you found a flat spot on the side or back...
What Role Does Acupuncture Play in Physiotherapy?
Why does Meadowlands offer acupuncture alongside other physiotherapy techniques? This is a great question! We use acupuncture for a selection of conditions and illness, usually...
Smartphone Apps for Physio Compliance
Searching for a gift for a physiotherapist you know? Look no further, we have found the best gift of all: a tool to get better...
The “Invisible” Injury: Physiotherapy for Concussion Management
Brain Injury Canada estimates that 160,000 Canadians sustain a brain injury each year. Many of these are concussions, ranging from mild to severe. Though 30...