Youth Sports Injury Prevention

  by Craig Brown Registered Physiotherapist     Participation of youth in sport has many great benefits like improving physical fitness, promoting positive social interaction and boosting self-esteem. Although participating in sport carries a risk of injury, certain steps can be taken to minimize the chance of injury.   In a five part blog series, […]

Is “Sitting” the new “Smoking”?

  Over the past few years, prolonged sitting has emerged as a new health threat. “Sitting is the new smoking”, many headlines have warned. The list of ills associated with hours of uninterrupted sitting includes neck and lower back pain, elevated risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other conditions, which can occur as your […]

Full or Part-Time Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Position Available

  South City Physiotherapy is looking for a full-time or part-time Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to start immediately.  Minimum of two years experience preferred.  Must be willing to work two evenings per week (until 8:00 p.m.) You could work as an independent contractor, or an employee.  Please send resume and cover letter to francine@southcityphysio.com

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 Receives “Diamond” Readers Choice Award!

          South City has been awarded a “Diamond” rating as Guelph’s Favourite Physiotherapy Clinic for 2014 by the Readers Choice Award! Taking the best possible care of our patients is our number one priority, but it’s nice to see that the dedication of our terrific staff is appreciated. Thank you Guelph […]

Next Osteoporosis Exercise Classes to start the week of September 15, 2014!

South City Physiotherapy offers 8 week extensive exercise programs –  specifically designed to improve bone density and reduce the risk of injury caused by osteoporosis. Our osteoporosis classes follow the MelioGuide Exercise for Better Bones Program – an exercise program specifically designed for people with osteoporosis. This program provides a safe and effective means to strengthen bone, reduce […]

South City now offers OHIP funded treatment!

          As part of the new Ontario Ministry of health and Long Term Care’s “Community Physiotherapy Program”, South City Physiotherapy now offers OHIP funded physiotherapy treatment to “qualified” patients.   To qualify for coverage, patients must have a written referral from a physician or nurse practitioner, and must meet at least […]

Integrated Core Training Classes to Start September 2014

8 week Integrated Core Classes Program that will take your core training to the next level ! These workouts are designed to improve your core strength, stability, muscle tone and endurence.  If you’ve recovered from a low back injury, are looking to improve your core power, or want to enhance your workout regime, these classes […]

Reader’s Choice Awards 2013

South City Physiotherapy has been honoured with a Reader’s Choice Awards 2013 nomination again this year. Please go to the Guelph Mercury website, and vote for South City Physiotherapy as your favourite “Physiotherapy Clinic”! Just go to the Mercury’s website     www.guelphmercury.com  … and click on the banner exactly like the one below! (it’s on the home page near […]

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, […]