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...
by shawnwilliamspt | Aug 30, 2021 | Low Back Pain
As a physiotherapist in Toronto, I can honestly say that there are few words as frequently said in my field as ‘sciatica’. So, then, isn’t it odd how such an every-day ailment can be so shrouded in mystery for most people? In fact, do you really know what it is?...
by shawnwilliamspt | Apr 19, 2021 | Knee Pain
The Spring is finally here in Toronto and we are still in Lock down. Many Torontonians have struggled to stay active during this pandemic due to not having access to gyms, fitness studios, or work out groups. Many have tried to by adopting new workout opportunities...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 25, 2021 | Running
Today’s blog is a special entry for all you runners out there. We know you love to run, and we also know you value fitness and health. Running has become, for you, a metaphor for life: determination, mobility, and freedom. And yet, for some of you reading our blog...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 9, 2021 | Low Back Pain
So you reach down to pick something up and you feel a twinge in your back. You start to panic a little, because you remember your uncle who complained about his dreaded herniated disc, and that he was never the same again and that his life has been completely...
by shawnwilliamspt | Jan 26, 2021 | Neck Pain
As we continue to navigate our way through COVID lock downs many people find that they are sitting more, which inevitably leads to more neck pain. As many people work from home on poor work stations, and watch more Netflix than ever before, that nagging neck pain...
by shawnwilliamspt | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The last few months have really been life changing: from increased time with close family, to frequent frozen pizzas and Netflix binges. We’ve all witnessed the world around us changing at an alarming pace and, if we’re brutally honest, most of us have been doing so...
by shawnwilliamspt | Oct 26, 2020 | Low Back Pain
As we move through these unprecedented times, we’re faced with new issues every day. These problems may include constantly washing your hands in the bathroom, or remembering your mask and hand sanitizer every time you leave your home. One other problem that may not...
by shawnwilliamspt | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Minimalist running shoe can be an excellent way to help a runner improve performance and decrease the risk of running injuries. If you are a runner who continues to get injured many times or are looking for another way to improve performance it may be time...
by shawnwilliamspt | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain that can lead to significant decrease in function causing debilitating pain. If you’re already dealing with shoulder pain, you understand how incredibly aggravating this form of shoulder pain can be … making...