Physiotherapy For Neck Pain

While calling somebody a pain in the neck is a common phrase, an actual pain in the neck shouldn’t be taken so lightly. Neck pain should be taken seriously since it can interfere with everyday normal tasks while you may also lose some range of motion. In addition, neck pain can sometimes cause discomfort in […]

Is Physiotherapy Effective for Osteoarthritis

One of the most common ways to cure torn knee cartilage over the years has been with surgery. However, experts now agree that physical therapy may be just as effective. Everybody’s knees are basically cushioned with small shock absorbers known as a meniscus. However, a meniscus can sometimes tear or simply wear out over time. […]

Do I Need Custom Orthotics?

Perfect feet are actually hard to find as research has shown that fewer than 10 per cent of people across the world have normal feet. This is often referred to as having neutral feet, which means they don’t require any type of support or special care to handle the person’s body weight. For the other […]

What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is also known by its short form of ESWT and it’s a type of treatment for multiple tendonopathies which are derived from lithotripsy. ESWT is becoming more common in various medical areas including wound applications, cardiology, and urology, mainly for erectile dysfunction and is offered at FIT Physiotherapy of Newmarket. In addition, […]

Physiotherapy for Pain Management

When you’re in pain, physical activity is usually one of the furthest things from your mind. However, physiotherapy can actually put you on the road to recovery quite quickly and can also help out when it comes to pain management. You may be tempted to lay in a warm bed with medication and an electric […]

How To Avoid Back Pain When Gardening

Here in Newmarket, the gardening season can be relatively short so you have to get as much done as you can during that short season. However, one thing’s the same the world over and that’s the fact that gardening can often be quite strenuous on the body, especially the back. So if you have a […]

What Are Core Muscles and How Do I Strengthen Them?

Most people have heard of core muscles, but many of them aren’t exactly sure what they are. Some people instantly think of the abdominals or stomach and they’re certainly on the right track. However, there’s a lot more to the core muscles than just the abs. In fact, the core muscles are made up of […]

What is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy involves specific hands-on techniques to treat various problems throughout the body. Physiotherapists are healthcare practitioners who have both the training and the skill to evaluate and work with you to reduce pain and to help you manage a variety of health issues. They can use manual therapies such as massage, resistance training and […]