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Medical Articles
How Does Kinesio Tape Work?
In this post, we briefly trace the history of Kinesio taping from its origins almost 40 years ago. We also briefly examine the principles behind the use of traditional athletic tape,…
Three Common Ankle Injury Setbacks
Injury setbacks are an all-too-common occurrence during the recovery process, although they happen more often to individuals who have injured a joint, especially the ankle. Ankle injuries can be varied…
Six Knee Brace Questions And Answers
Knee braces, while appearing simple at first glance, can be complex and baffling objects to many patients upon further inspection. That’s why we’ve put together six of the most common knee…
Managing And Recovering From Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the type of menacing injury that afflicts nearly a quarter of a million people in Canada every year. It strikes fear into the hearts of athletes and…
The Ins And Outs Of Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries afflicting the workforce. It affects around four per cent of working adults each year and the injury…
Dunbar Medical Selected As Official Supplier Of Rugby Ontario
Dunbar Medical is proud to announce that it has been selected as the official supplier of sports medicine products to Rugby Ontario. As the official supplier, Dunbar Medical will be…
Four Benefits Of Using An Orthopedic Brace For Arthritis
Arthritis has become one of the most common conditions in the world and is also one of the most debilitating. In one form or another, it affects approximately 5 million…
An Interesting Look At 5 Of The Fastest Growing Sports And Their Related Injuries
It’s the end of a sporting era. The decades-long hold that sports like hockey, soccer and basketball have had on general participation is loosening and other, more fringe sports are…