by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jul 23, 2021 | Featured, Physiotherapy
Do you have shoulder pain? Have been told that you or a family member has a rotator cuff injury, but you are not sure what that means? If this is you, this post is for you as we will cover: Where is your rotator cuff located? Rotator cuff vs frozen shoulder. How do...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jun 8, 2021 | dizziness, Ear, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
The other day we had a patient whose history seemed like pretty straight forward BPPV. On examination, I anticipated there being nystagmus. I also expected the patient to tighten their grip on my arm with Dix-Hallpike testing, but to my surprise Dix-Hallpike testing...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 13, 2021 | dizziness, Ear, Headacahes, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
Have you ever had headaches or dizziness impact your quality of life? With vestibular migraines individuals can unfortunately have a recurring problem with both. What are Vestibular Migraines? A vestibular migraine (aka Migrainous Associated Vertigo) is a condition...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Mar 29, 2021 | Headacahes, Posture, Uncategorized
Due to COVID, many individuals are now working from home and although working from home has its advantages, it has its disadvantages; one of those disadvantages is the possible neck, back and/or shoulder pain you’re experiencing. Did you ever think it might be...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Feb 16, 2021 | Headacahes, Physiotherapy, Posture
Dealing with symptoms of cervicogenic headaches (CGH) can leave a person feeling hopeless as they suffer through the pain. It can also cause them to misdiagnose their symptoms and go overboard on over-the-counter pain medications to help mitigate the pain and...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Feb 2, 2021 | Balance and Dizziness, concussion, dizziness, Headacahes, Neck, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in research published regarding concussions. This information has allowed care providers to better understand the pathophysiology and natural history of concussions. Treatment protocols have also been...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jan 23, 2021 | Headacahes, Physiotherapy
Headaches are a common problem that can seriously slow you down. Physiotherapy may be able to help with your headaches and/or migraines. Our strategy is to examine the reasons for your headaches and help determine the approach that will get you on the road to reducing...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jan 17, 2021 | Balance and Dizziness, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
We are all familiar with vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, respiration rate, and body temperature. How accurate are these signs at determining health or predicting future health? Are there other signs that we should consider as a...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jan 1, 2021 | dizziness, Jaw, Neck, online therapy, Physiotherapy, telehealth, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
One of the most monumental steps forward in healthcare has been the ability to connect patients and health professionals by remote means. Online physiotherapy has been a valuable resource for people in rural communities. It is also for everyone who is mindful of...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Dec 17, 2020 | Ear, Jaw, Physiotherapy, TMJ / TMD Temporomandibular Jaw Pain
There are many potential causes of jaw pain, and disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as well as overuse of the muscles around the jaw are common reasons people feel pain in the jaw area. This is the area of your face connecting your jaw to your skull. The...
