South City Holiday Message 2020
South City Physiotherapy hiring Physiotherapist
South City Physiotherapy is looking to hire a part-time or full-time physiotherapist to start in April or May of 2020. You must be registered, and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Ideally with at least 3 years of orthopaedic experience. Manual therapy, acupuncture/IMS/dry needling and excellence in exercise prescription will be […]
South City is looking to hire a Physiotherapist!
South City Physiotherapy is looking to hire a full-time physiotherapist to start in September or October of 2019. The ideal candidate is a registered physiotherapist with at least 3 years of orthopaedic experience. Candidates with a keen interest in Manual therapy and acupuncture/IMS/dry needling and excellence in exercise prescription will be given preference. Other areas […]
Kinesiologist /Physiotherapy Assistant position available!
South City Physiotherapy is actively looking for a full-time or part-time Kinesiologist or Physiotherapy Assistant to start March 2, 2015. South City is a very busy clinic, so the right candidate will be energetic, dynamic, organized and resourceful. Some evening hours (until 8 pm) will be required. Please […]
South City Physiotherapy launches new custom brace fitting service!
South City is pleased to announce that it has launched a new custom brace fitting service. South City physiotherapists have been specially trained to custom fit braces from DonJoy, Breg, and Ossur. The most popular braces will be kept in stock to provide patients with the fastest possible service. But all products from DonJoy, Breg, […]
The Role of Physiotherapy in Pre and Post Natal Women
The physical changes to a women’s body as related to pregnancy are multiple. The centre of mass changes, there is more pressure on the organs, and there is increased weight to be carried. All of this in a relatively short span of time often leads to back pain, pelvic pain and urinary incontinence. In fact, over two thirds of pregnant women experience back pain, one fifth experience pelvic pain and over 40% experience urinary incontinence in their first pregnancy – with half remaining incontinent at 8 weeks post-partum, and one third experiencing a new onset of incontinence after childbirth.
Evidence Based Treatment of Mechanical Neck Dysfunction
Mechanical neck dysfunction is one of the most frequently treated conditions treated by physiotherapists. This condition may be the result of postural dysfunction, trauma such as an MVA, or it may be of insidious onset. Symptoms include pain, limited range of motion, radiculopathy and cervicogenic headaches.
Treatment and Management of Chronic Pain with Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Chronic pain is a silent epidemic affecting some 10 million Canadians. It ranges from mildly debilitating to com-pletely disabling. But why do some patients suffer so much?
What a PAIN!!!
“Pain” is one of the most common complaints patients bring to a physiotherapist. With those experiencing pain always wanting it reduced or eliminated. It is important to understand that pain is a real and complex personal experience. The more knowledge and less fear an individual has regarding their own personal pain. The better equipped they […]
