Chalmers Physiotherapy
103 -330 Hwy 7 E L4B 3P8 Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

Publicly funded clinic-based physiotherapy services: Starting from April 1, 2014, we will be able to provide physiotherapy services under the Ontario Ministry of Health publicly funded model. Your cost will be covered by the Ontario Government.

Grades for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: Grade 1 Sprains: The ligament is mildly damaged in a Grade 1 Sprain. It has been slightly stretched, but... is still able to help keep the knee joint stable. Grade 2 Sprains: A Grade 2 Sprain stretches the ligament to the point where it becomes loose. This is often referred to as a partial tear of the ligament. Grade 3 Sprains: This type of sprain is most commonly referred to as a complete tear of the ligament. The ligament has been split into two pieces, and the knee joint is unstable.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries: - ACL sprain or tear is one of the most common knee injuries. - Athletes who participate in high demand sports like... soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Causes for ACL injuries: - Changing direction rapidly - Stopping suddenly - Slowing down while running - Landing from a jump incorrectly - Direct contact or collision (ex. Football tackle)

Other Treatments for Ankle Sprain: - In severe cases, protective brace and NSAIDs (pain relievers) may be prescribed by doctors. - Rehabilitation exercises le...d by physiotherapists are very important for ankle sprains. - Rehab exercises can begin soon after the injury. - You may also begin range of motion (ROM) exercises depending on your pain. See more

Benefits of Physiotherapy for Ankle Sprain: - Injury protection, pain relief & control inflammation - Regain full range of motion - Strengthen your ankle and ...calf muscles - Restore joint proprioception & balance - Restore normal function - Resume sport through graduated training to reach the return of competition. See more

Ankle Sprain: Immediate Treatments (R-I-C-E): - Rest: you may need to use crutches until you can walk without pain. No weight bearing in most of the cases for ...the first 24 to 48 hours. - Ice: repeatedly ice application for at least the first 24 to 72 hours depending on severity until the swelling goes down. - Compression: an elastic compression warp will help reduce swelling. - Elevation: raise your ankle above the level of your heart for 2 to 3 hours a day if possible. This helps to reduce swelling and bruising. See more

Ankle Sprain: Symptoms: - Feel the pain right away at the site of the tear - Ankle often starts to swell immediately and may bruise - Ankle area is usually tender to touch, and it hurts to move.

Benefits of taking Digestive Enzyme: - Reduction of Pain and Inflammation - Improve digestion - Prevent damage caused by autoimmune disorders... #physiotherapy #healthinfo #digestiveenzyme #enzyme #eathealthy #stayhealthy #stayactive

Clinical Proof of efficacy of Aloe Vera: - Positive influence on the synthesis of glycosaminoglycan - Increase collagen content - Influence’s wound healing - Im...proved bowel mobility - Reduced bloating after meals #aloe #vera #aloevera #eatinghealthy #stayactive #physiotherapy #clinic #eatclean #rehab #eatingfresh #fresh

Probiotics naturally present in the digestive system and are considered as beneficial bacteria, which, when ingested, help to maintain a healthy intestinal trac...t. Some ways to promote health: - Balancing the growth of potentially unwanted bacteria - Supporting immune function - Supporting the protective barrier of the digestive tract #probiotics #eatinghealthy #Healthinfo #promotinghealth #healthylifestyle #digestivesystem #eatclean

Function of our intestine: - Absorption (fluids and nutrients), Excretion (get rid of body wastes), maintain a balance between the water and minerals in our bo...dy. - Provide a place where the probiotics to decompose the food and reabsorb the essential nutrients (eg. Vit K). - If the intestine absorbs toxic substances, harm will be done to our liver, lymphatic, circulatory and other systems in our body. #eatinghealthy #physiotheray #Chalmersphysiotherapy #nutrients #intestines #healthinfo #eatclean #stayhealthy

Scoliosis (Thoracic Scoliosis & Lumbar Scoliosis): is an abnormal curve in the spine. - Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys. It can be ...seen at any age, but it is most common in those over 10 years of age. - Scoliosis may cause the head to appear off center or one hip or shoulder to be higher than the opposite side. - You may have a more obvious curve on one side of the rib cage on your back from twisting of the vertebrae and ribs. - If the scoliosis is more severe, it can make it more difficult for the heart and lungs to work properly. This can cause shortness of breath and chest pain. - Physiotherapy could help correcting behavioural scoliosis through special exercise program. #physiotherapy #stayhealthy #stayactive #scoliosis #healthyinfo #staypositive

Kyphosis (round back or hunchback): is a forward rounding of your upper back. - Kyphosis can occur at any age, it's most common in older women where the deformi...ty is known as a dowager's hump - Structural Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back become more wedge-shaped. Contributing factors may relate to osteoporosis, disk degeneration, cancer and cancer treatments, birth defects, and etc. - Adolescent with poor posture are at greater risk of postural kyphosis, and physiotherapy can help with postural kyphosis to regain normal posture. #physiotherapy #stayhealthy #staypositive #stayactive #healthyinfo #followme #spine #xray

Spinal Osteoarthritis (arthritis in the spine) Symptoms: - stiffness or pain in the neck or back - resulting in weakness and decrease in functional ability. ... Physiotherapy will help to reduce pain, improve strength and mobility. As a result, functional ability will be restored. #osteoarthritis #spine #bone #stayhealthy #physiotherapy #clinic #wellness #stayactiv e#vertebra #intervertebraldisk #tdot #yyz #healthyinfo #healthadvice

MYTH: - Post cast removal on fracture site, my fracture is fully recovered. FACT: - Fractures normally take 6-12 weeks to be fully recovered, depends on diff...erent sites. - After cast removal, patients need to go through a period of rehabilitation in order to progress on varies weight bearing status for lower extremities, regain full range of motions and strength, and finally return to normal daily activities. The rehabilitation program to every patient should be individualized and monitored by the physiotherapists. #physiotherapy #stayactive #cast #application #recovery #staypositve #exercise #wellness #healthytips #healthyinfo

Please come and join us for another FREE health seminar on Digestive System and Immune System on Saturday November 23rd, 2013 at 3:00pm at Chalmers Physiotherapy. Feel free to contact us at (905) 709-3120 for reservations and details!

Ingredients that are essential to our heart health: 1)Omega 3 2)Folate 3)CoQ10 4)Magnesium... 5)Polyphenols- blueberries, rapsberries 6)Reservatnol- dark chocolate, red wine See more

Spinal disc problems are most common in those aged 30 to 45 because the disc is still soft in the middle. As we age, it dries and stiffens thus it doesn’t bulge... out as easily. Common signs of disc problems include: Back or neck pain Leg or arm pain Stiffness Tenderness of the spine and spinal muscles

Food that is bad to our hearts: 1)Refined sugar 2)Trans fat 3)Saturated fat 4)Salt... 5)Red Meat See more

Ultrasound in Physiotherapy is different from diagnostic ultrasound as it does not give an image but rather produces vibration. This vibration helps reducing inflammation, swellings, as well as pain when transmitted into our body tissues.

Do you know we have TWO types of cholesterols? Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) 80% of the cholesterol is actually synthesized... in the liver and 20% is from food. Taking care of our liver is as important #cholesterol #physiotherapy #clinic #stayhealthy #eathealthy #eatright #trainhard #eatclean #HDL #LDL #eatingtips #healthyinfo #healthytips