An ACL tear is a serious knee injury that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. When the ACL is torn, it can cause significant pain, swelling, and instability in the knee joint. Often the first thought is do I need surgery to return to normal functioning, and the answer isn’t so simple. Wondering…
DetailsWhat is the ACL? The ACL is one of the four major ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. It is located in the center of the knee and runs diagonally from the back of the FEMUR (thigh bone) to the front of the TIBIA (shin bone). The ACL is responsible for controlling the…
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ACL tears are a common and potentially devastating injury that can occur in athletes of all levels. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a critical stabilizing ligament in the knee joint. Injuries to this ligament can result in significant knee pain, swelling, instability, and may require surgical intervention. Fortunately, working with a kinesiologist can…
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You were feeling good over the winter holiday, moving lots, getting your steps in, things were starting to look good for 2023… January comes, and you back to sitting in front of your computer or technology once again, thinking about the back and neck pain that creeps in when you don’t move as much… Try…
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Cervical spine whiplash/ ICBC injuries are a common occurrence in motor vehicle accidents, but they can also happen during falls, sports-related incidents, and physical altercations. These injuries occur when the head is suddenly jerked forward and then snapped backward, causing damage to the neck and the surrounding structures. The sudden and forceful movement of the…
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So, you have been in a motor vehicle accident. You were hit or hit something and were jostled around in your seat. Your airbag goes off or doesn’t, but at least you were wearing your seatbelt. You are sitting in your car, and you feel okay. A little shaky, but okay. Likely in shock at…
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Online appointments are an effective way to continue to move toward your goals when roadblocks get in the way. Online appointments were extremely effective during the COVID-19 shutdowns and continue to have a place when individuals are sick, or weather does not permit coming to the clinic. During your online appointment, sessions will format similarly.…
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It is that time of year again when winter is fast approaching and snow is around the corner. As a service-based healthcare provider, our livelihood relies on our abilities to provide services. We strive to provide high-quality, individualized care and do not double-book or overlap appointments. When you book at Wildewood Health, your appointment is…
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Effective December 1st, 2022, Wildewood Health will be updating our Sick Policy. As service-based healthcare providers, our livelihood relies on our abilities to provide services. We strive to provide high-quality, individualized care and do not double-book or overlap appointments. When you book at Wildewood Health, your appointment is reserved solely for you and the attention…
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With FIFA in full swing and Canada attending for the first time in years – and showing the soccer (or football, if you prefer) world what we are made of, we thought it would be fitting to talk about one of soccer’s most harrowing injuries: ACL injuries. What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? The…
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