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Vertebral Artery Dissection, Is This Something We Still Need To Worry About?
Do you ever wonder what would happen if one of your patients had a vertebral artery dissection? Do you ever wonder if you would be able to screen if your patient has a vertebral artery dissection? We recently had a patient come through our clinic with a vertebral...
What is Bursitis?
Bursitis how to pronounce? Bursitis is pronounced bur-SY-tis. What is a bursa? A bursa is a closed, fluid filled sac. Their role is to be a cushion between the tendons and surrounding tissues. They also provide a gliding surface to reduce friction between tendons and...
Rotator Cuff Injuries 101
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...
Dix-Hallpike Testing Is Negative But Your Gut Tells You Otherwise – 7 Things To Consider
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...
Can Migraines Cause Dizziness?
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...
How to Make Your Workstation a Safe Place
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 due to...
Cervicogenic Headaches: What Are They & How to Treat
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...
“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 natural history of concussions. Treatment protocols have also been...
Headaches & Migraines: How Physiotherapy Can Help
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...