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Pedal to Perfection: Why You Need a Bike Fit from a Physiotherapist
Biking has rapidly become one of the most popular sports amongst mountain and sport lovers. It’s a sport that involves the thrill of exploring new paths, along with endurance and speed. At any level, including recreational, competitive and professional one of the most beneficial investments you can make for your cycling journey is a professional bike fitting, particularly by a physiotherapist.
Unlocking the Power of Shockwave Therapy at Ridgeline Physio in Fernie BC
Welcome to Ridgeline Physio in Fernie, BC, where cutting-edge treatments meet compassionate care. Today, we're diving into the world of Shockwave Therapy, an innovative technique reshaping the landscape of physiotherapy. Whether you're an athlete recovering from a sports injury or someone seeking relief from persistent pain, Shockwave Therapy could be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.
Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion? Do you know what the red flags are and when to go to the hospital or go to physio? Our concussion physiotherapist, Emily Fisher, walks you through how to recognize a concussion and the first steps of what to do if one happens.
Breaking down a touchy subject: The Pelvic Floor and Erectile Dysfunction
Physiotherapy can be helpful in providing people with the tools to regain erectile function.
Naturally, most people have a lot of questions about what pelvic health physiotherapy is and what to expect from treatment. We hope the following will be helpful in determining if pelvic health physical therapy is a good fit for you!
Physiotherapy For Leakage: What is Urinary Incontinence and How Can Pelvic Floor Physio Help?
If you have urinary leakage when jumping or laughing, you have to pee every 1-2 hours, or wake up several times in the night to use the washroom - physiotherapy can help. Our pelvic health physical therapist Amanda does a deep dive into what is normal and how physiotherapy can help with urinary incontinence.
How Can Physio Help With My Jaw Pain: What TMJ Physiotherapy is and How it Can Help
A TMJ physiotherapist’s advice on treating jaw pain. Our physio answers your questions about what is involved in TMJ Physio and how a TMJ physiotherapist can help you recover.
Physiotherapy Treatment For Lower Back Pain: What We Do And Why It Works
A physiotherapist's advice on treating and managing lower back pain. Steps you can take to increase the effectiveness of low back physiotherapy.
10 Concussion Myths To Boot to the Curb: Advice from a Concussion Physiotherapist
Best practice in concussion treatment has evolved hugely over the last 10 years. Here a concussion physiotherapist goes through 10 common myths about concussion rehabilitation.
The Great Debate: To Ice or Not to Ice - How to Manage Acute Injuries
To Ice or Not to Ice: This has been a great debate in the world of physiotherapy, and evidence has shifted significantly in the last decade. Our Physiotherapist, Emily Fisher, does a deep dive into why or why not you may want to ice your injury.
8 Tips for Managing Heel Pain - Advice from a Physiotherapist
Plantar Fasciitis can be debilitating, making it challenging to walk, run, or perform daily tasks. In this blog, our physiotherapist goes through 8 tips that can help you with your plantar fasciitis and help relieve your heel pain.
Whiplash Injuries: Tips on how to manage neck pain from a Physiotherapist
Whiplash Injuries are extremely common and can lead to significant neck pain and disability. Here one of our physiotherapists explains how a whiplash injury happens, its symptoms, and the steps of how to manage it from day one to help optimize recovery.
8 Evidence-Based Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Injury This Ski Season
8 Evidenced-based ways to reduce the risk of Ski Injuries. Our Physiotherapist Emily Fisher works through the current evidence in the area of injury prevention for skiers. Practical tips on what to incorporate into your current routine are clearly outlined and explained.
How to Treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) at Home with the Epley Maneuver
Learn how to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) at home via the Epley Maneuver from a Vestibular Physiotherapist.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): What are the Advantages of seeing a Vestibular Physiotherapist?
BPPV: Let’s dive a litter deeper into Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. What is it? How it is treated? What are the advantages of seeing a vestibular physiotherapist?