Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow presents as pain on the outside aspect of the elbow and occurs because of the overuse of the tendons in the forearm. These tendons are repetitively overloaded and eventually the result is pain in the elbow, the forearm, and/or the wrist. It is not just athletes that suffer with this […]
Not Just a Tennis Injury!! Read More »
Have you ever heard the term or been diagnosed with a “stress fracture”? It is a relatively common injury caused by repeat loading/movement on the same bone over time. For example, running long distances increases the “load” or pressure put on the bones in the legs in a repetitive manner. This can cause “stress fractures”. How are stress
Let’s Talk Stress Fractures! Read More »
Happy Long Weekend Everyone and Happy August!! After 19 fabulous years, we have officially closed the doors at 70 Victoria Street North and Tuesday, August 4th, we will begin our next adventure!! We cannot wait to welcome you to the newest of the ABIM clinics! My fabulous team has been by my side and worked
WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!!! Read More »
Incontinence is a common problem in childhood. One in five otherwise healthy five-year old’s and one in seven school age children are incontinent during the day or night. Enuresis (bedwetting) afflicts 5 to 10 % of children below the age of ten years and can also be experienced by older children and teenagers. If a
Kiddies Need Pelvic Physiotherapy Too! Read More »
Pregnancy and Post-pregnancy Rehab: Treating moms Right! There are countless changes that occur when expecting a baby, and majority of these changes can ultimately impact your pelvic floor. Pregnancy naturally places a lot of pressure onto certain areas of your body and creates pain in your low back, pelvic girdle, and abdomen among other areas.
Caring for Moms Pre and Post Partum! Read More »
As we continue our week focusing on pelvic health…let’s talk about bowel dysfunction! It is something that most people have experienced at some point in their life, but no one talks about it. Bowel dysfunction can cause changes to the pelvic floor muscles and can lead to incontinence, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. Here
How About Those Bowels?? Read More »
Often times, when the conversation goes to pelvic health, we immediately focus on females and having babies! Yes, these are definitely important reasons to see a pelvic health physiotherapist, but as you have seen in this week’s pelvic segment on our social…there are SO many more reasons to befriend a pelvic physio! Today…we talk MEN!
Men Have Pelvic Floors Too! Read More »
You may have a Pelvic Organ Prolapse! What in the world is a pelvic prolapse?! Many women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ (bladder, uterus or rectum) drops down or starts to bulge out of the vagina. Sometimes more than one
Are You Feeling Pelvic Presssure? Read More »
Leaking when you cough or sneeze? Once you get the urge to pee do you feel like you need to go NOW? Both of these things and more can be signs and symptoms of incontinence and while these conditions are common, they are not normal and can be fixed! There are many different types of
Happy Wednesday Everyone! I hope that this post finds you all safe, healthy, and staying cool! I think that we can all agree that 2020 has been unlike any year in our recent past. I know personally, a world-wide pandemic was not on my radar for this year! What was on my radar was opening
We Are On The Move!!! Read More »
Please note, as of the end of this year our Waterloo clinic at 430 The Boardwalk will be moving to our Kitchener location at 289 Victoria St. North. All our amazing staff and services will be available at the Kitchener location. We look forward to seeing you there!
The ABIM Team
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