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...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Oct 10, 2025 | hand therapy, Physiotherapy
Becoming a new mom is exciting, exhausting, and full of constant movement. If you’ve noticed pain on the thumb side of your wrist or forearm, you might be dealing with mommy thumb, a common condition for nursing mothers and parents who frequently lift and hold their...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Oct 3, 2025 | Exercise, health, Kinesiology, Kinesiology/Exercise Therapy
Managing diabetes goes beyond medication and diet. Exercise plays a powerful role in regulating blood sugar and improving overall health. The same is true for those with pre-diabetes. In fact, regular movement can be one of the most effective ways to prevent...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 26, 2025 | Exercise, health, Kinesiology/Exercise Therapy, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized
Understanding Muscle Cramps: Causes, Risk Factors, and Relief Strategies Muscle cramps—sudden, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles—can strike unexpectedly and range from mildly uncomfortable to severely painful. While most people experience cramps...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 19, 2025 | Exercise, Featured, health, Kinesiology, Kinesiology/Exercise Therapy, Physiotherapy
More and more people are searching for ways to keep their brain sharp and lower their risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia which is great. However, word finds and sudoku may feel helpful, but the truth is they don’t do much to protect long-term brain health. The research...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 12, 2025 | back, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Services
In our last blog, we explained what sciatica is and how it feels different from other types of back pain. To quickly review: With sciatica, pain starts in the back and travels into the leg, and the leg pain is usually worse than the back pain. If your back pain is...
