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GLAD® Training is Coming to Albany Physio: A Proven Exercise Program for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
If you’ve been living with ongoing hip or knee pain due to osteoarthritis, you’ve probably heard the advice to “keep moving.” While that’s true,…
Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Treatment and When to Seek Help
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy treatment. Whether it’s a dull ache after a long day at work,…
From Rehab to Performance: Why Progressive Loading Works for Everyone
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing persistent pain or training for something big, the principles that guide progress are remarkably similar. At its…
Sleep and Nutrition: The Missing Foundations of Recovery
Sleep and Nutrition. When it comes to recovery, most people focus on treatment, exercise, and staying active. Yet two of the most influential factors…
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Tools and Technology: Enhancing Hands-On Care
While the hands are often the physiotherapist’s most valuable tool, sometimes advanced technology can take treatment to the next level. These tools may help…
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Manual Therapy and Technology: How Physiotherapists Combine Hands and Tools for Better Results
When it comes to treating musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, or injury, there’s no single magic solution. That’s why modern physiotherapy blends the art of manual…
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Bracing and Supports: When Are They Helpful and How Do They Work?
When it comes to managing pain, recovering from injury, or staying active despite joint / muscle issues, braces can be helpful to support your…
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The Power of Movement for Joint Health: How Staying Active Can Help Manage Arthritis
When it comes to managing arthritis, one of the most effective (and sometimes overlooked) strategies is staying active. While arthritis can make even the…
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Let’s do PEACE and LOVE, no more RICE or POLICE!
This post aims to shine some light on the evidence surrounding using ice as a treatment method for acute injuries. The History of Injury…
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How Much Exercise Per Day is Enough?
Most of us have heard daily physical activity recommendations for adults. It is generally recommended that we should be active most days, preferably doing…
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The Healing Power of TENS
TENS, also known as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is used for recent (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) pain in all ages. The electrical current stimulates…