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The new work-from-home regime may have made it possible to work from the comfort of your home. But, slouching over your laptops over extended periods of time puts you at risk of musculoskeletal problems, and chronic pain and restricts long-term health. In short, working for extended hours sitting at a desk harms your posture in more ways than you can imagine. Yes, regular sessions of physiotherapy in Sherwood Park help you maintain your posture. But, there are other ways that can boost the r...

People often assume that physical therapy and massage therapy are exactly the same. Well, both the therapies have similar goals- restoring function to the human body and healing pain. But, they aren’t the same. It is crucial that you know the differences before you decide to visit a massage therapy clinic in Edmonton or a physical therapy clinic.  Massage therapy focuses on muscles and the soft tissues in your body. Physical therapy, on the other hand, focuses on the body parts. It i...

 What conditions can be treated with the Graston technique? Indications of Graston Technique in Sherwood Park Graston Technique is an evidence-based system of treatment that has been used in many modern clinics throughout North America. GT-trained clinicians use GT instruments to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions, fascial restrictions while treating acute and chronic conditions, including: Achilles Tendinitis/osis (ankle pain) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)...

       Graston Technique in Sherwood Park, AB What is Graston Technique? Graston Technique® (GT) is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes.GT uses specially designed stainless steel instruments with unique treatment edges and angles to deliver an effective means of manual thera...

INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION (IMS) / DRY NEEDLING . Frequently asked questions about IMS  Eastgate Physiotherapy and IMS, Sherwood Park answers FAQs What is IMS?Intrasmuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a total system for the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes (chronic pain conditions that occur in the musculoskeletal system when there is no obvious sign of injury or inflammation).  IMS is grounded in Western Medical Science, and has a solid foundation in its radiculop...