At Optimal Health, our team is passionate about lifelong learning. Each month, we hold continuing education sessions to share the latest research, discuss emerging treatments, and deepen our understanding of how to best support our clients. It’s part of our commitment to staying curious and continually improving the care we provide. Recently, our discussion focused … Continued
We asked a client to share her perspective on physiotherapy and massage therapy for arthritis relief. This is what she told us: I was diagnosed with arthritis about five years ago. While my symptoms are relatively mild in terms of severity, pain, and discomfort, adjusting to this “new normal” has been challenging. One of the … Continued
It’s a question as old as time—heat or ice? If you’ve ever suffered a sore muscle or a sudden injury, chances are you’ve been given advice (sometimes conflicting) on whether to reach for a heating pad or a bag of frozen peas. Some swear by the soothing warmth of heat, others are all about the … Continued
At Optimal Healthy Physiotherapy we specialize in helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, improve performance, and stay at the top of their game. Our team consists of highly trained therapists who are athletes themselves, meaning we understand the unique demands of sports and physical activity. Two of our services – athletic therapy and … Continued
Shockwave – not the best name for such a helpful tool in the rehab field. Just by the name, one might expect to be “shocked” with electricity and assume the treatment will be painful. But we’re here to tell you that’s not the case. Shockwave therapy offers a highly effective, non-invasive, and long-lasting solution for … Continued
We have professional office space for rent in our multi-disciplinary health care clinic. Our downtown location in a quiet, warm and quaint century building offers ample free parking. Lease includes use of shared reception space (1st floor) and a shared staff room (2nd floor). Rooms are located on the second floor. The clinic currently houses … Continued
Our health care needs are evolving individually and societally in the post-pandemic world. Our population is aging, wait times for much needed medical treatments are far too long, prescription pain medication addiction is a societal crisis, and healthcare budgets are strained. The Ontario medical system seems to see the need to transition to an integrative, … Continued
WARM UP It is important to prepare the body for your workout, by starting with some sport specific drills. A proper warm up should increase your body temperature and activate key muscle groups. This brings blood flow to those muscles to ensure they are well supplied with oxygen. The increase in body temperature allows for … Continued
What I learned about physiotherapy during the pandemic Sometimes it takes losing something to make you realize how important it is to you. During the pandemic I’ve learned that my job as a physiotherapist is about much more than simply applying treatments to clients. I’ve been able to learn from the restrictions of the … Continued
There’s no question we are living in some challenging times. This pandemic has brought on additional stress for everyone and placed a great amount of psychological and physical weight on the shoulders of all of us. So how do we manage? How do we balance it all? How do we take care of ourselves through … Continued
