According to the Ministry of Transportation, 2023 saw a total of 49 106 drivers involved in collisions. Of these thousands, it is estimated that up to 83% of individuals will develop whiplash after a car accident. Unfortunately, this makes whiplash the most common injury developed after a car accident and something Physiotherapists see all the time in practice. If you have had a recent car accident and are experiencing neck pain, read on to find out more about whiplash. What is Whiplash? Whiplash injuries, also known as Whiplash Associated Disorder or WAD, is an injury of the neck’s soft tissues.…

Feelings of dizziness can significantly interfere with your life and limit you from doing many of your normal activities. Many people are unaware of Vestibular Physiotherapy, and how it can help treat dizziness, sometimes immediately! Currently, most people when experiencing dizziness will go to seek medical attention. Unfortunately, one study showed only 8% of individuals received effective treatment in this route. In this blog, we will discuss Vestibular Physiotherapy, a lesser known specialty of Physiotherapy. Vestibular System and Dizziness Our vestibular systems, composed of the inner ear and the brain, are responsible for our awareness of head and eye movements…

Is there treatment available after a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)? Yes, treatments provided by Registered Physiotherapists are available to help you manage your pain and impairments after the accident. Usually, this process starts by contacting your insurance company and reporting the incident. In Ontario, individuals are entitled to $3500 of treatment which usually covers 4-5 months of treatment. Additionally, coverage may be extended more depending on the severity and extent of the injuries. Not every Physiotherapy clinic accepts MVA referrals, but PhysioNow is one of the leading providers of MVA rehabilitation across the GTA! What is MVA rehabilitation? Car accidents…

What are Tension Type Headaches? Tension type headaches (TTH) are one of the most prevalent types of headache. Unfortunately, they affect a significant portion of the population globally. When experienced, they feel like a dull, aching, type of headache that may wrap around the head. In fact, some patients describe it feeling like a tight band is compressing their skull. Unlike migraines that have symptoms like nausea, noise or light sensitivity, and visual manifestations, tension headaches do not have additional symptoms other than pain. Overall, frequent tension headaches could decrease one’s quality of life. What causes them? Tension Type Headaches…