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Whiplash – the Most Common Neck Injury

What is the most common neck injury? It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 whiplash cases in Canada each year.Most occur from automobile accidents, but whiplash can also result from

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Strokes: Recognize the Warning Signs

What is Stroke? Stroke is one of the major causes of disability and handicap in adults. Canadian physiotherapists play a key role in the rehabilitation of people who have had a stroke, helping

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Are You At Risk For Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that is characterized by an inflammation in the lining of the joints. While it can affect many joints in the body, RA

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Osteoporosis Risk Factors & Treatment Tips

Did you know there are different stages of Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss of bone mass and weakening of the bones, increasing the risk of fractures, such as a

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What You Didn’t Know about Lymphedema

What is Lymphedema? The term lymphedema refers to swelling due to the abnormal accumulation of protein rich lymphatic fluid. The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune system.

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Arthritis Also Affects Children

What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Arthritis is not just a disease of the elderly. Childhood arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) affects one of every 1000 Canadian children

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Is Your Bladder Running Your Life?

Did you know that Urinary Incontinence can be treated with Physiotherapy? Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects both men and women, though it is more common in women. It is

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Healthy Computer Habits

How Poor Computer Ergonomics Cause Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) In this highly computerized world, more and more people of all ages are experiencing aches and pains that come from sitting at a

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5 Things You Need to Know About Back Pain

“Oh, My Aching Back!” Almost everyone experiences some type of back pain during the course of their lives.The pain may occur suddenly and be gone within a couple of days or weeks, or