Stroke can dramatically alter one's mental, emotional, and physical functions, leaving individuals and their families grappling with a range of challenging symptoms. While physiotherapy and occupational therapy are often forefront in stroke rehabilitation, massage therapy for stroke is a vital complementary treatment. With an aging population, greater life expectancy, and [...]
Percussive therapy is not a new concept in the world of massage therapy. However, the attention around it has grown in the last year with the launch of advertising around a popular device called the Theragun. At Propel Physiotherapy, our team of registered massage therapists use percussive therapy devices [...]
Did you know that there are six types of headaches with different characteristics, aggravating factors and symptoms? Many people are diagnosed incorrectly. This can leave people with recurrent headaches with little management strategies, poor personal and societal burdens of pain, decreased quality of life, and financial implications across industries. As [...]
Understanding arthritis can be difficult due to its many forms, causes and symptoms. With 1 in 5 Canadians suffering from arthritis—and rates on the rise—it is important to address effective treatment and therapies. In this article, we discuss how some of the symptoms of this chronic condition can be [...]
