This fall, Guardian Caps are appearing more frequently in football, including on professional fields. As someone with experience with rugby and wakeboarding, I immediately noticed how these caps...
Guardian Caps For Concussion Prevention
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Physio Treatments: How Many Will I Need?
A frequently asked question at North 49 is: *“How many physio treatments will I need to see improvement for my headaches, back pain, foot pain, etc.?” While we can’t provide a one-size-fits-all...
Unveiling the Full Spectrum of Care at North 49 Physical Therapy
In the realm of healthcare, it's not uncommon for a reputation to precede a facility. At North 49, our expertise in treating dizziness has become a hallmark of our practice. While we take pride in...
Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Concussion & Migraine: Unraveling the Evidence
As a physiotherapist, the decision to use a particular treatment often rests on a delicate balance between using something as there is strong research behind it or not. This holds true with the use...
Q-collar: Next Big Thing for Concussion Prevention?
It is well known that concussions are common. They can, however, be a challenge to treat, both for the patient/athlete and care provider. Given such, there have been attempts to prevent concussion...
Football, Concussions & Do We Need to Get Back to Some of the Basics?
I am not sure any of you watched the football game with the Bills and the Dolphins on Sunday September 25, 2022? If you did you would have seen the Dolphin’s QB Tagovailoa get pushed backwards,...
What is a Perilymphatic Fistula?
Do you or a patient of yours experience dizziness with coughing, loud sounds, or sudden altitude changes? If so, the symptoms maybe due to a perilymphatic fistula. Let’s cover the 5 W’s of what a...
What Is The 5 Minute Cover Test?
Did you know that dizziness, headaches, and pain in the sinus region can be due to a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)? There are several tests we can use to assess for this, but let's review one...
“Back to the Basics” with Concussions
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...