Education and advice

What is lymphedema?

• Mar 7th, 2019

What does an occupational therapist do when working with children?

• Mar 19th, 2018

The goal of an occupational therapist who works with children is to enable them to be able to participate and function in their daily ...

Answers to the most frequently asked question on Pediatric Occupational Therapy

• Mar 19th, 2018

L'objectif d'un ergothérapeute qui travaille avec les enfants est de leur permettre de participer et de fonctionner dans leurs ...

Physical Therapy and Cancer Recovery?

• Mar 12th, 2018

Stenosis

• Oct 16th, 2017

Qui parle de sténose, parle de rétrécissement du canal vertébral ou du trou de conjugaison ( entre deux vertèbres). En d’autres mots, ...

Children’s Motor Development – Is my baby developing well?

• Jun 5th, 2017

Here are the main milestones that your baby should have: 0-1 Month – Physiological flexion to extension Baby starts in fetal ...

Les bienfaits de la physiothérapie dans les cas d’incontinence urinaire

• May 25th, 2017

La rééducation périnéale et pelvienne est un champ de pratique spécialisé de la physiothérapie qui est véritablement en essor ces ...

Maux de dos : Vous connaissez la méthode McKenzie?

• May 8th, 2017

La douleur au bas du dos est une des affections les plus répandues chez l’adulte : elle affecte 50 à 80% de la population à un moment ...

MUSCULAR INJURY

• Sep 14th, 2016

A muscle is what is known as a “contractile” structure, which is to say that it can be made to contract and can also be controlled. It ...

ARTHRITIS/ARTHROSIS

• Aug 30th, 2016

Though we tend to hear about arthritis mostly in reference to the elderly, it should be known that it is a disease that also affects ...

LIGAMENT SPRAIN

• Aug 29th, 2016

A ligament is a rigid structure, similar to a rope. Its role is to link two bones together and stabilize articulations. A ligament can ...

HEADACHES

• Aug 29th, 2016

Certain types of headaches are of cervical origin, which is to say that muscle tension or stiffness in the neck can irritate nerves and ...

HERNIATED DISC

• Aug 29th, 2016

A herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc bulges outward. Though far more frequent in the lumbar region (lower back), ...

FRACTURES

• Aug 29th, 2016

A fracture is the rupturing of a bone, generally caused by a fall or trauma. Fractures aren’t generally dangerous. However, fractures ...

SHIN SPLINTS

• Aug 29th, 2016

Shin splints is used to describe pain in the front or lower inner shin. It is part of the general group of "overuse injuries".

LOW BACK PAIN/LUMBAGO

• Aug 29th, 2016

The suffix “ago” signifies pain. Lumbago therefore means pain in the lumbar region.The most common area for back pain is the lumbar ...

ICE OR HEAT?

• Jul 6th, 2016

Steps must be taken to control an injury from the moment inflammation sets in. The signs of inflammation are: localized heat, localized ...

ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY

• Jun 20th, 2016

The Achilles tendon is located behind the ankle, connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). ...

ATHLETIC TAPING

• Jun 20th, 2016

Taping is a technique used to support or minimize unwanted movement while permitting the desired range of motion. It is often used in ...

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

• Jun 20th, 2016

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist in the tunnel formed by the carpal bones and ...

PERIOSTITIS

• Jun 20th, 2016

A common injury for runners and people practicing certain sports (football, basketball, soccer, or dance), periostitis, also known as ...

THE SUMMER BODY AND BIKE TUNE-UP

• Jun 20th, 2016

For some, summer brings a renewed interest in outdoor physical activities like rollerblading, biking and running. We tune up our car in ...

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH: EFFECTS ON THE FEMALE BODY

• Jun 20th, 2016

The latest Sports Medicine Review mentions the importance of strengthening the muscles in the abdomen and lower back. For postpartum ...

FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE

• Jun 20th, 2016

Although urinary incontinence is still a taboo topic, it is a common problem for many women and can affect quality of life by limiting ...

IMMOBILIZATION AND MUSCLE ATROPHY

• Jun 20th, 2016

After an injury, common signs and symptoms include swelling, redness, pain and decreased functional abilities. Recovering from most ...

ICE OR HEAT?

• Jun 20th, 2016

Steps must be taken to control an injury from the moment inflammation sets in. The signs of inflammation are: localized heat, localized ...

WRIST FRACTURES

• Apr 7th, 2016

Wrist fractures are the most common type of fracture of the upper limb across all age groups. The wrist is composed of many bones ...

ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION GUIDELINES

• Apr 7th, 2016

1. Choose an office chair that doesn't cut into the back of your knees and adjust the height of the seat to allow for a 90° angle at ...

CAPSULITIS

• Apr 7th, 2016

The capsule surrounds an articulation containing the articular cavity and the bones. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, also known as ...