by Derek Purvis | Dec 5, 2023 | Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be very frustrating and hard to get rid of. Here are 3 tips to help you manage your shoulder pain. 1. Stop sleeping on it! Many people with shoulder pain find that their symptoms are the worst at night. This can be caused by inflammation building up...
by Derek Purvis | Aug 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Warming up before you golf can be the difference between the best round of the year, or your first trip to physiotherapy of the year. Doing a few golf stretches, and then several practice swings are a great way to get moving. Here are a few easy golf stretches to help...
by Derek Purvis | May 19, 2022 | Injury Management
There are many ways to approach an injury. The method we take is breaking things down into specific phases that each have a different focus and different treatment. Here is how we approach injury rehab at LOCAL Physiotherapy Rehab Phase 1: Pain Relief and Range of...
by Derek Purvis | Apr 29, 2021 | Concussions
Concussions come from a blow to the head, and although they can be very uncomfortable if managed properly, most people will have a full recovery within 4 weeks. When a concussion lasts longer than this, it is called “persistent concussion symptoms”. After the initial...
by Derek Purvis | Apr 29, 2021 | Injury Management
Have you ever wondered how your therapist or doctor decides when to try physiotherapy, injections, or even send you to a surgeon? In the medical world, injuries are thought of and managed in 3 distinct phases 1. Physiotherapy & Bracing The first line of treatment...
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