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Everything You Need To Know About Kinesiology Tape

If you’ve watched any sporting event from the Olympics to wrestling, you’ve likely noticed an athlete wearing what looks like strips of often colourful tape around certain areas like their knee or shoulder. Maybe your physiotherapist or chiropractor has applied that tape to an injury of your own, but what exactly is that tape? Surely […]

All About Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic floor physiotherapy has only recently come to the attention of mainstream healthcare practice. For years, the only exercise and rehabilitation designated for the pelvic area were the odd stretch and, of course, Kegels. This modality is designed to strengthen and rehabilitate the pelvic floor muscles. Your pelvic floor muscles are an essential part of […]

What is Hypnotherapy and Who Can Benefit From It?

Hypnotherapy has become a popular choice for those trying to quit smoking or struggling with insomnia. However, there’s still a lot of misinformation and skepticism surrounding hypnotherapy – many people still associate it with the type of “hypnosis” commonly seen as a parlour trick on tv (making people quack like a duck, for example). Despite […]

Suffering from Dizziness or Vertigo? How Physiotherapy Can Help!

If you’ve ever experienced dizziness or vertigo, you know just how uncomfortable and disruptive it can be. Unfortunately, vestibular conditions like dizziness and vertigo are fairly common and can take a toll on your life. Luckily, there are many safe and effective treatments for vertigo and dizziness, including physiotherapy and medication, depending on the cause. […]

Are Complementary Therapies Right for You?

Complementary therapies have gained in popularity with the move towards more integrative health care and taking a “whole-body” or “holistic” approach to health. Despite it gaining in popularity there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding complementary therapy; what it is, who would benefit from it, etc. So, let’s take a look at complementary therapy and […]

4 Addiction Types: Signs and Symptoms

Addiction is a condition affecting the brain’s reward center. Addiction makes it very hard to control specific behaviors even when they have negative consequences. Millions of Americans suffer from one or more addictions. And while each type of addiction comes with different symptoms they all result in compulsive behaviors. If you or someone you love is struggling with […]

How to Estimate Your Total Health Care Costs per Year

When shopping for a health insurance plan in Massachusetts, many people base their decision solely on the monthly premium. When money is tight, some people choose plans with the cheapest monthly premium, while others forego health insurance altogether in an attempt to save a buck. This may not be the best idea, as health issues may […]

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