Did you know that a PGA golf professional has 50-100% more upper body flexibility than the average person?

With the nice weather finally here, Golf courses and driving ranges are now open. The season has just begun, meaning it is more important than ever to ensure prope...

Hamstring Strain?

After a hamstring strain it is important to control any swelling, regain mobility and begin a graded strengthening program. An exercise that has been shown to decrease the risk of hamstring strains is the Nordic Hamstring Curl. The Nordic hamstring cur...

With the nice weather finally here, it is safe to say many of us will be embracing the sunny weekends out in the garden readying it for a summer spent outdoors. With the fresh air acting as a psychological benefit of gardening and the exercise your body endures, it is...

Canada has over 20,000 registered physiotherapists. National Physiotherapy Month is a time to celebrate the profession and recognize the expertise and care that physiotherapists offer to promote good health, prevent injuries and improve fitness and wellness of Canadian...

There’s just something about the warm springtime air that increases motivation levels and makes us want to rid our homes of that built up dust and switch out those winter closets for our favourite spring necessities. However, in the midst of cleaning, there is always t...

 A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions.  A concussion could occur from stress on the brain tissue when it bounces around in the skull. A concussion could be a result of a direct blow to the head, but a direct impact to the he...

As winter has finally hit Southern Ontario and our local ski hills have started to open their facilities for skiers and snowboarders, it seems like an appropriate time to remind ourselves that these recreational activities don’t come without the potential risk for inju...

Raking and shovelling provide great exercise if done properly, however if done improperly they can seriously strain your upper/lower back, neck and shoulders. The movements involved in raking and shovelling can range from twisting, turning, bending, pulling and pushin...

When it comes to backpacks there is no doubt they are great for carrying books, binders, snacks, running shoes and other items, whether for school or recreation. The majority of the time, we don’t even think twice about our backpacks. They get crammed full and shoved i...

Brooklin Village Physiotherapy is happy to announce the new website is up and running. We're hoping that the new website proves to be more convenient and informative to our new and current patients. With a brand new layout a few new pages that can be found are; our Pat...