9 Easy Physical Therapy Exercises For Impingement

Shoulder impingement is the most common shoulder condition we see in our clinic. It happens when the tendon(s) (tissue which connects muscle to bone) gets pinched between the bones of the shoulder. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint: The ball of the humerus (long upper arm bone) and the fossa (“shoulder socket”) of the […]
What Is The Difference Between A Physiotherapist (PT) & An Athletic Therapist (AT)

Physiotherapists and Athletic Therapists are both medical rehabilitation clinicians with a university degree. Many ask, so what is the difference? Both have a patient-centred focus and highly skilled orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation treatments or techniques. Athletic therapists are focused solely on musculoskeletal disorders, while Physiotherapists have more scope concerning neurological and cardiovascular […]
Winnipeg Physiotherapy Clinic Adds New Waitlist Feature To Booking Software

WINNIPEG, Manitoba: Fit4Life Physiotherapy, a professional physiotherapy clinic located at 3-2665 Henderson Highway, is expanding its online booking services. Clients who are put on waitlists for physio or massage services will now be emailed directly and have the opportunity to book an appointment on the spot if one becomes available. Founded in 2018, Fit4Life Physiotherapy […]
How Physiotherapy can optimize your Pregnancy, delivery and Post-partum Experience

Pregnancy and childbirth are two very physical events that can impact your body in a major way. Not to mention the recovery process post-partum. For decades, women have been told that pelvic floor or core dysfunction is simply a part of having a baby. “Just do your Kegels and you’ll be fine” OR “pain is […]
Should go see a Physiotherapist or a Chiropractor?

Should go see a Physiotherapist or a Chiropractor? This is a question posed by many. So what is the difference, please read on to find out more. When dealing with chronic ( ongoing) pain or a new (acute) injury, it’s important to seek professional treatment to help you heal, avoid further damage, and prevent reoccurring […]
Running Injuries and common training errors.

Some runners get discouraged with injury, keep in mind you are not a robot and sometimes you will make mistake in your training regime. This is ok because when you learn from mistakes it will only help your training regime prevail in the future. If you are runner, according to research 79% of you will […]
Managing Work Related Injuries With Physiotherapy

Work related injuries are stressful for many reasons. No one likes to be in pain or deal with the navigation of the lengthy and sometimes stressful claims process. You must also deal with being absent from work for a period of time or abiding to restricted hours or duties. This can be exceptionally difficult if […]
Sleeping Positions To Relieve Neck Pain

Neck and Low back pain are the most common complaints seen by Family Physicians in Canada. As Physiotherapists we often get asked… What position should I sleep in? What pillow should I use, do I need more than one? A sore neck can worsen with poor sleeping habits, however, it can the very cause as […]
Benefits of Infant Massage

From a physiological perspective during cell division in the womb, the soon-to-be fetus divides into 3 layers: the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. The ectoderm develops into the skin and brain, which forms a clear neural connection between the skin and the brain. One way to look at it is that “the brain is the innermost […]
Winnipeg Physiotherapy Clinic Offers Custom Foot Orthotics

WINNIPEG, Manitoba: At Fit4Life Physiotherapy on Henderson Highway, clients can be fitted for custom foot orthotics. Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are created from casts of your feet and can be set into any type of footwear. They benefit many different orthopedic conditions. Fit4Life Physiotherapy began as a home-based business run by Tori Sloane, […]