Did you know? The medical term for a broken wrist is a wrist fracture. Your wrist has eight bones connecting to the radius and ulna – two long bones in your forearm. A broken wrist can happen to any of your 10 bones but the most common fracture is in the radius.
Ski season is here and if you love to hit the slopes, make sure you prepare for the demands of this winter sport. Whether you’re an athlete or weekend warrior, we recommend that you stretch to avoid minor aches, pains or a serious injury.
The most common injuries that we treat at Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa among skiers are torque-type injuries to the lower extremities (hip, knee, ankle joints and bones of the thigh, leg and foot). Twisting of the upper leg one way while the lower leg rotates in the opposite direction can result in tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which can be avoided by stretching in advance of physical activity.
Did you know that all of the major muscle groups in your body are used for skiing? Continue reading “8 Easy Stretches to Prep for Downhill Skiing”
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy is commonly used to treat conditions including tennis elbow, non-healing fractures, plantar fasciitis, shoulder tendinopathy and Achilles tendonitis. This healing method uses modern technology to provide patients with safe and high-quality physiotherapy treatment. Shockwave Therapy is used under supervision of highly-trained physiotherapists who know best how to effectively use the Shockwave Therapy machine.
Continue reading “Benefits of Shockwave Therapy”
We appreciate your ongoing business and look forward to offering physiotherapy, massage therapy and personal training to you, your family and friends for many years to come. Call us to book your appointment. Continue reading “Activa Ottawa Physiotherapy thanks you for 21 years of service”
Did you know? Snow shovelling accounts for most injuries each winter season at Activa Physiotherapy Ottawa as well as your local ER. Preparation for snow removal should be treated the same as your preparation at the gym: start with stretching! Continue reading “7 Best Stretches for Snow Shovelling”
The magnetic field surrounding the earth is a major force of life. In Pulsating Magnetic Field Therapy (PMT), a coil produces invisible magnetic field lines which go beyond your skin to reach your cells. Upon striking your cells, the magnetic field stimulates your healing process. The device also increases the exchange of ions between your inner and outer cell walls to improve the overall functioning of your cells and the entire metabolism.
The magnetic field’s unique quality of reaching the molecular level allows the treatment to heal affected parts of your body. Continue reading “How Pulsating Magnetic Field Therapy Can Help You”
