by North 49 Physiotherapy | Nov 14, 2025 | hand therapy, Physiotherapy
If your thumb aches after gaming or scrolling for hours, you’re not alone. You might have Gamer’s Thumb, a modern form of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, which is an irritation of the tendons that move your thumb. These tendons run along the side of your wrist and pass...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Nov 7, 2025 | Exercise, health, online therapy, Physiotherapy, Services, telehealth, Vestibular Therapy
In a province as large and diverse as Saskatchewan, many people living in rural and northern areas face significant challenges accessing physiotherapy. Long travel distances, harsh winter road conditions, limited public transportation, and a shortage of local services...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Oct 31, 2025 | hand therapy, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
If you’ve noticed pain, stiffness, or weakness in your thumb when trying to open jars, turn keys, or even use your phone, you’re not alone. Arthritis in the thumb is a common condition that can make everyday tasks surprisingly difficult. The good news is that with the...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Oct 24, 2025 | hand therapy, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
Understanding Finger Pulley Injuries in Climbers — And How Physiotherapy Can Help Climbing demands a high level of strength, precision, and resilience—especially from your fingers. Among climbers, one of the most common injuries involves the finger pulleys, small but...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Oct 17, 2025 | Balance and Dizziness, dizziness, migraines, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
If you are wondering how to calm dizziness caused by vestibular conditions such as PPPD, vestibular migraines, vestibular neuritis, or general motion sensitivity, you are not alone. Many people who come to North 49 struggle with dizziness that interferes with their...
