by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 28, 2024 | Knee Pain
As a physiotherapist with extensive experience in sports and ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, I am asked frequently by my patient’s what is the likelihood of ACL retear following ACL reconstruction? It is very common for the fear or concern of a ligament...
by shawnwilliamspt | May 12, 2023 | Running
Spring is finally here and runner’s are heading out the door to enjoy the great Toronto weather. This time of year I often see an increase in shin splints as many people are less active in the winter and then quickly try to bounce back to a full running or...
by shawnwilliamspt | Apr 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you are a runner do you know your running cadence? This is important to know if you are a runner because developing an optimal running cadence can be very important for preventing injuries and improving performance. As the spring approaches many people...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hoffa’s fat pad impingement or infrapatellar fat pad impingement could be a source of your anterior knee pain! If you have pain in the front of the knee especially below the knee cap that is constantly getting in the way of doing activities you love such as walking,...
by shawnwilliamspt | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Remember how you used to be terrified of needles as a child? How thinking about the glinting needles probably helped you forget you were sick at all? Yes, we all know that feeling and remember it well. So, what changed? As we grew up, became braver, and started...
by shawnwilliamspt | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
So, you’re thinking about knee or hip replacement surgery… it’s a big decision, major surgery is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. And yet… have you thought about it much? Have you thought about what surgery will mean for you in the future,...
by shawnwilliamspt | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cycling can be a great way to gain fitness and stay active. However, some cyclists may find they have back pain from cycling, which gets in the way of their fitness or performance goals. Although when compared to other sports, cycling has a relatively low injury...
by shawnwilliamspt | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Patients of our Toronto physiotherapy service love staying active, and we love to support them with suggestions for some active Toronto events in October 2022 that will help keep them fit and healthy. If pain or injury is keeping you from enjoying the active lifestyle...
by shawnwilliamspt | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Plantar Fascitis is one of the most common forms of heel pain. Usually the first sign of it is when you step out of bed in the morning or after prolonged sitting only to experience a sharp heel pain. If you are suffering from plantar fascitis you understand how much...
by shawnwilliamspt | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
An acute neck pain flare up can come on suddenly with no cause of injury or can be secondary to a motor vehicle accident or sports injury. If you have been in a serious accident you are best to follow up with a health -care professional immediately. We are going to...
