Mobilizing the Myofascial System
What is Fascia? Fascia, by definition, is a sheath of connective tissue that attaches, encloses and separates muscles and internal...
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Running Your First Marathon: How to Prepare!
Whether you’re getting ready for your first marathon or are a seasoned veteran, here is some advice to help guide you throughout your...
Bladder Pain Syndrome
What is Bladder Pain Syndrome? Bladder Pain Syndrome, also known as Interstitial Cystitis, is a condition which is characterized by one...
Your back to school guide for preventing neck and back soreness
It’s that time of year again where school aged children and teens will be spending more hours than we would like sitting and studying. We...
One, Two, Three Strikes you’re Out… with Little League Elbow
Now that summer is in full swing, many young athletes will begin new athletic ventures. From kicking the ball around the pitch, to...
Preventing Plantar Fasciitis This Summer And How Physiotherapy Can Help!
As the warm weather arrives, many of us will start switching to more seasonally appropriate footwear and engaging in activities outdoors....
Gardening Safely: Top Tips from Physiotherapists to Prevent Injuries
Gardening is a wonderful way to connect with nature, get some exercise, and beautify your surroundings. However, it's not without its...
Unlock Your Athletic Potential with K-TOWN's New Virtual Service: Sports Psychology and Psychotherapy
At K-TOWN Physiotherapy, we're thrilled to introduce an innovative service that will revolutionize the way you approach sports: Sports Psych
Introducing: K-TOWN KIDS!
TheK-TOWN Kids clinic will be a kid friendly, fun environment to allow our younger clientele to thrive and reach their rehabilitation goals.
Fostering Future Health Professionals: A Tribute to Our Community at K-TOWN Physiotherapy
At K-TOWN Physiotherapy, we're committed to providing unique learning opportunities for placement students, with the invaluable support...
Travel Tips from a Physio
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, read these helpful tips to ensure you arrive feeling your best.
Unwrap the Joy of Pain-Free Holidays with K-TOWN Physiotherapy's Festive Stretching Guide
The holiday season is synonymous with joy, festivities, and of course, a bit of indulgence in delicious treats and fun activities....
Sleep and its Role in Rehab
We know that sleep is important for our overall well-being and function. We know this because we are all aware of the effects of a poor...
Headaches or migraines? How physiotherapy can help
Headache vs migraine: What’s the difference? People who have headaches often complain of a band of pain across their forehead, or...
From Minsk to Gdansk: A Journey with Elite Winter Athletes - Insights from a Sport Physiotherapist
Minsk, Belarus (2011), Fukuoka, Japan (2013), Bordeaux France (2015), Salt Lake City, USA (2018), Seoul, South Korea (2020) & now...
Choosing the Right Backpack: A Physiotherapist's Guide to Protecting Your Child's Health
Back-to-school shopping has begun but what should parents consider when purchasing a backpack for their children? Below are a few points...
A Step in the Right Direction
Choosing the right shoe for your activities could have a positive outcome on foot health and reduce the risk of injury. Having muscle...
Understanding BPPV: The Inner Ear Disorder Behind Vertigo
Do you experience dizziness or spinning sensations when you move your head in a certain direction? If so, you may be dealing with a...
Blood Flow Restriction Training
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is a form of exercise that involves limiting the amount of...
Gearing up for Spring Running
Running can be a great cost-free method for improving cardiovascular stamina and decreasing risk for developing illness. Along with its...
Pain Science – What is Central Sensitization?
Pain is how our brain warns us of actual or potential injury or damage. We feel pain as a protective mechanism. But sometimes, pain can...
What is Patellofemoral Pain?
Patellofemoral pain (PFP), also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome is used to describe general pain within the front of the knee,...
Registered Massage Therapy at Arlington!
What exactly is massage therapy and how can it benefit you? Massage is a general term for kneading and manipulating your skin, muscles,...
Vestibular Rehabilitation
What is the Vestibular system? This is a common question because it is something that most people have never heard of! The vestibular...
Overuse Injury Risk Factors
The fall brings the return to school and the start of many sports seasons for your young athletes. As their activity levels increase, it...
K-TOWN Grand Opening Arlington
K-TOWN Physiotherapy is pleased to announce the opening of the third location at 775 Midpark Drive, and to celebrate we are having a...
What is Dry Needling?
Muscle soreness and tightness is a common complaint that brings clients through the doors of a physiotherapy clinic. Sport, recreational...
Athletic Taping
Proper application can help prevent injury as well as protect the athlete from re-injury when returning to sport. The role of tape is to...
Shockwave Therapy (SWT)
Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is used in physiotherapy for pain reduction, increase in metabolism at cellular level, revascularisation and...
Hip Weakness and its Contribution to Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common conditions treated by physiotherapists. There are several specific structures that can be injured in...
Prevention of Pickleball Injuries
The sport of Pickleball is gaining popularity across the province and country. Pickleball is similar to tennis, with a few variations. A...
Have a concussion? Still experiencing symptoms? Physiotherapy can help!
By: Erlyn Fletcher-Roy, BScKin, MSc Physiotherapy Candidate A concussion is a brain injury from a hit to the head, neck, face, or...
Kinesiologist vs Physiotherapist: What is the difference?
At K-TOWN Physiotherapy, we have a multidisciplinary clinic with a team of physiotherapists, and kinesiologists. But how do you know...
Reducing Your Risk of Falling
Picture this: it’s a crisp, cold winter’s day in Kingston. You’ve just pulled into your driveway in your toasty warm vehicle, back from...
Disc Bulges & Herniations - How to Keep Your Spine Healthy
What are spinal discs? Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that surround and protect your spinal cord. In between each...
Top 10 Ways to Stay Active in Kingston This Winter
As January hits, the colder temperatures and snowy weather come too. Many of us like to hunker down and enjoy time snuggled up on the...
Weekend Warrior Warm-up!
The importance of a proper warm up and cool down for injury prevention in weekend warriors Weekend warriors are individuals who...
Physical + Mental Benefits of Yoga
As a Registered Massage Therapist, my job is to assess a client, provide treatment to them and then appropriate home care. I might...
Attention All Soccer Players: 3 Key Exercises To Do For Your Hamstrings Right Now
Soccer is one of my favourite sports. With the reopening of summer soccer leagues after the lockdown, I was reminded of how susceptible...
Physiotherapy for Kids!
Did you know that K-TOWN Physiotherapy provides Pediatric Physiotherapy Services for children from 4 weeks to age 18? The clinic has two...
Avoiding Foot Pain
Maintaining happy and healthy feet As physiotherapists, we commonly see patients with complaints of foot pain. Sometimes there is a...
"Do The Twist"
Exercises to improve your golf swing by increasing your trunk and hip flexibility The golf season is now in full swing now that the...
Keep Your Green Thumb Healthy
The sun is shining, the weather is warmer and it is time to enjoy the outdoors. For some of us that means spending time tending to our...
5 Exercises to Prepare for a Successful Running Season
Spring is here and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than to go for a run! For some, the Spring allows for the transition from...
Return to Running and Exercise Postpartum
One of the most common questions from postpartum mothers is “When can I safely return to running?” or “When can I start HIIT workouts...
COVID-19 Appointment Protocol
With respect to the “emergency brake” COVID-19 shutdown effective April 3, 2021, as Regulated Health Professionals K-TOWN Physiotherapy...
ACL Injury and Rehab: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective
Have you or someone you know experienced an ACL injury of the knee? It can often be detrimental to your lifestyle and habits, especially...
Flat Head and Physiotherapy
Does your little one’s head look more flat on one side or is one ear a bit more forward than the other? Your baby might have cranial...
Shovelling Snow: Tips & Tricks for Everyone’s Favourite Winter Exercise
It’s that time of year in Canada when the snow starts to fly and we can all get outside to ski, skate, snowshoe and toboggan. However,...
3 of the Best Core Exercises You Should Be Doing When You’re Working From Home (and Why)!
Let’s face it - our home work set up isn’t the best for our backs and necks. We’re either sitting on a couch or at the kitchen table...
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