What 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Finding the motivation to stay physically active and healthy becomes much more complicated as the weather changes. The days are becoming shorter, darker and colder. It seems much easier to stay cozy on the couch, next to the fire, watching Netflix than to get up and exercise. But it can be the time when you…
Chronic pain can last a lifetime if not treated properly and can affect the body in several ways. It will impact your body and compromise your work, personal life and day-to-day activity. In this article, we will talk about what chronic pain does to your body over time, how the symptoms can shift to other…
The winter months are just around the corner, and with that comes the potential for injuries. Though just because there is a bit of snow or ice on the ground, doesn’t mean we are all destined for an injury! However, it’s important to keep in mind that with any season, the coldest months present their…