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Four Benefits Of Using An Orthopedic Brace For Arthritis

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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 Canadians, which is a prevalence rate of around 15%. The pain and immobility associated with the disease can affect any joint in the body and…
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An Interesting Look At 5 Of The Fastest Growing Sports And Their Related Injuries

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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 gaining popularity among youth, young adults and young professionals. In this post, we examine the fastest growing sports that physiotherapists need to know about and…
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From Rome to Rio: The History of Sports Medicine

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Sports and competition have been a part of human civilization for thousands of years spanning the Olympics of ancient Greece and the multi-billion dollar industries built around professional leagues today. It should come as no surprise, then, that sports medicine has been around for almost as long. Ever since humans have tried to run faster,…
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3 Ways Physiotherapy Can Improve The Mental Health of Patients

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There’s a larger fallout from injury and ailments than simply the physical impact they have on an individual. Whether an athlete sprains an ankle or tears an ACL or a middle-aged parent seeks professional help for chronic pain, the effects of an injury can often run deeper than the source of pain; it can also…
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4 Useful Ways To Improve Patient Compliance At Home

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A home injury recovery success story always requires at least two people. You can be the best physiotherapist in the world, but if your patients don’t fulfill their end of the bargain by thoroughly completing their home rehabilitation programs, the whole process is bound for failure. Patient compliance is key. Ensuring a patient is diligent…
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Dunbar Medical Introduces Bio Skin Night Splint

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Dunbar Medical is pleased to introduce to the Canadian market an innovative new night splint made by Ovation Medical and distributed in the US by Cropper Medical, the manufacturer of the Bio Skin premium line of orthopedic braces.
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