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Understanding Ankle Sprains
Posted in: Orthopaedic & Sports PhysiotherapyAnkle sprains are a common injury seen in young children. They often occur during a sporting event, but can also happen while simply playing in the school yard. The child rolls over on an ankle, most commonly inward. Ankle sprains…
What is Sever’s Disease?
Posted in: Orthopaedic & Sports PhysiotherapyParents are understandably concerned when their child has been given a diagnosis of Sever’s disease from their family doctor or pediatrician. Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is an inflammation of the heel’s growth plate. It is commonly seen…
Effective (and Affordable) Home Exercise Tools
Posted in: Orthopaedic & Sports PhysiotherapyFoam Roller The possibilities are endless when using a foam roller to help heal an injury, deepen a stretch, reduce tension or even facilitate core strengthening. Physiotherapists recommend the foam roller for the relief of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB), mid…