Automobile and road accidents can result in injuries ranging from mild cuts and abrasions to broken bones and severe whiplash. Physiotherapy can help in your recovery from an automobile accident by reducing pain and inflammation, and restoring your range of motion and strength. Our clinic “Better Life Physiotherapy” is registered with HCAI and FRSA which …
If you were injured at work, “BetterLife Physiotherapy” can help. Physiotherapy plays a key role in helping people recover from their work injuries, especially since treatment plans are often covered under Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) which we registered with. With some advanced tools and techniques, we provide an exceptional range of Hands-on physiotherapy …
There are a number of different injuries that can occur while performing an athletic activity; however, the most common forms of sports injury include: muscle/ligament strain, joint sprain/injuries, shin splints, …. and many more. Our physiotherapists at “BetterLife Physiotherapy” will create an individualized physiotherapy plan based on the specific needs of the injured individual. This …
Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy Rehab Our registered physiotherapists, at “BetterLife Physiotherapy”, will create a specific exercise-based physiotherapy program that is custom designed for individuals who plan to have a surgery in the near future. Pre-surgical rehabilitation allows patients to prepare for surgery safely and reduces recovery time. Also, our physiotherapy approach prior to surgery helps in reducing …
The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia include: fatigue, tender areas of the body, chronic and/or sharp muscle pains, sensitivity to touch/numbness, disrupted sleep, sleep problem, tension headache, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, irritable bowel syndrome , anxiety and depression. Physiotherapy ManagementOur physiotherapists at “BetterLife Physiotherapy” could help to control symptoms. Thorough assessment for your physical abilities, …
At “BetterLife Physiotherapy”, we will apply the relevant physiotherapy assessment to detect which joints are stiff and painful, and will create the proper physiotherapy treatment plan which will be beneficial in helping pain relief for arthritis during everyday activities. Types of Arthritis 1- Rheumatoid Arthritis (inflammatory arthritis) It develops more in females than in males …
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) connects the mandible (your lower jaw bone) to your temporal bone (upper jaw bone or skull). The Temporomandibular Joint is a complex joint that includes an articular disk (located in between the bones in the TMJ). Numerous muscles as masseter, pterygoid temporalis act to open and close the jaw. Dysfunction of …
What is a Concussion? A concussion, which is sometimes called minor traumatic brain injury, caused by a blow, hit as in sports injuries and falls, or jolt of sudden movement of head, as in whiplash car accident. That mechanism of injury can cause the brain to bounce around in the skull which affects your brain …
Role of Physiotherapy in Geriatrics/Seniors conditions: 1- Hands-on/Manual therapy Techniques: aiming to decrease pain, improve circulation, joints mobility, and soft tissue flexibility. 2- Therapeutic Exercise/Manual exercise therapy: your physiotherapist at “BetterLife Physiotherapy” will prescribe and teach you customized exercises relevant to your condition aiming to help in improving daily activities, endurance, muscle strength, coordination, balance and gait pattern. Also, …
Examples of Neurological Conditions Erb’s Palsy Overview:Erb’s palsy is muscle weakness in the arm or shoulder that can occur as a result of an injury sustained during birth or later in life. Signs and Symptoms of Erb’s Palsy include: Paralysis or limpness of the shoulder, arm and elbow. The patient can’t lift the injured arm …
