by shawnwilliamspt | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you recently gone back to the gym to find that you have shoulder pain with the overhead press? Or maybe you have avoided the overhead or shoulder press for some time because every time you do it you feel a pinching pain. Even worse; maybe you are starting to...
by shawnwilliamspt | Mar 17, 2022 | Running
Running is a great form of exercise that many fall in love with. However, some of you I am sure have started a running program only to have knee pain start and then have to stop. Many people who love running stop because every time they start a...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
What do you think about when I say the following: “Core Strength”? It’s natural to think of your core as just your abdominal muscles – surfer ‘6 packs’ and ‘washboard abs’. It’s natural to want that, too! But, what if I told you that core strength is something...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 1, 2022 | Neck Pain
Dry needling for neck pain is a common intervention I use when working with my patients with neck pain. Many people are suffering from more neck pain these days due to working from home and less overall movement activities due to lockdowns effecting are everyday...
by shawnwilliamspt | Jan 17, 2022 | Low Back Pain
One question that comes up often in my physiotherapy practice is which is the best mattress for back pain? I think many of us can appreciate a great mattress at bed time for a great sleep. How about for people with back pain? Can a mattress make a big difference for...
by shawnwilliamspt | Dec 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most common injuries to the knee is a sprain or tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL. This often occurs in sports such as soccer, basketball, or football. If you are reading this, you most likely have ruptured your ACL and are preparing for an...
by shawnwilliamspt | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you ever feel as though nothing will ever help you get rid of your pain? Have you suffered for so long that you’ve just started to accept your pain as a burden you’re destined to carry? Many people feel the way you do, and these feelings are often compounded by the...
by shawnwilliamspt | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why Physiotherapy Is So Important For An Ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is a very common injury however, it can cause problems down the road if you do not take care of it. Many people find that if they do not properly take care of an ankle sprain they have...
by shawnwilliamspt | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
As the summer fades and the cooler weather sweeps in Toronto, the trees begin to change and so do our mind-sets. Whilst we may indulge in a few more takeout nights, or drink one or two more hot chocolates, many people also venture outside to do more outdoors exercise...
by shawnwilliamspt | Sep 13, 2021 | Knee Pain
What is Iliotibial band syndrome? The iliotibial band is a sheet of connective tissue that runs along the outside of your thigh, all the way from your hip to the top of you shin. Iliotibial band...
