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What is The Mulligan Technique?

The Mulligan technique is a treatment approach developed by Brian Mulligan, a physiotherapist from New Zealand. It focuses on mobilizing the spine and treating associated symptoms in the limbs. The technique involves the use of specific mobilizing techniques that aim to restore normal movement and improve function. One of the key aspects of the Mulligan technique is …

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Acupuncture TMJ Physiotherapy

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone, which is located in front of the ears on both sides. It is responsible for enabling the opening and closing of the jaw, enabling us to perform various functions such as speaking, eating, chewing, and yawning. Acupuncture …

The Clamshell

Exercise For Treating Foot, Hip And Knee Pain Known as the clamshell; this leg and hip strengthening exercise may be unfamiliar to you, but it’s one you should consider adding to your training routine. This exercise will strengthen your hips and thighs whilealso stabilizing your pelvic muscles and shaping your glutes. But, how can one …

Mobility Bands Benefits

During your workout journey, you’ve most certainly come across a mobility bands. Whilethey may seem to be basic gym equipment, they provide a wide variety of advantages to peoplesuffering from injuries or for rehabilitation purposes. This blog was created by the Plaza Physiotherapy team to inform us about mobility bands andhow we may use them …

Specialized Pelvic Floor Therapy

Specialized Pelvic floor therapy focuses on relieving pelvic pain and incontinence by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. Are you experiencing pelvic pain or urinary incontinence? Maybe you’ve been struggling with urgency, frequency, or have made a few visits to the MD. Here at Plaza Physiotherapy Clinic, Nikhita Jain (Physiotherapist) is an experienced and highly trained pelvic floor therapist that …

Balance: What Is It And How To Improve

If you’ve come across this blog, it’s safe to assume that you’re having problems with yourstability. You may be elderly or diabetic, and you’re having trouble sensing your feet andresponding to the movements required for optimal balance. On the other hand, you can be anathlete, or someone who relies on balance to do well in …

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis is commonly thought of when things like opening jars become more difficult due toaching hands or when climbing stairs causes discomfort in the knees. But what exactly isarthritis? When it comes to arthritic pain, the two most frequent types—osteoarthritis andrheumatoid arthritis—can produce symptoms that are quite similar to one another. However,there …

Plantar Fasciitis

Heel discomfort is fairly common, and you will almost certainly experience it at some pointthroughout your life. In most cases, you may develop plantar fasciitis if you have a physicallydemanding profession that needs you to be on your feet for long periods of time or if you justsuffer discomfort on a regular basis. Despite the …

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Falling: The Facts Behind The Fear

There are far more people who are afraid of falling than the average person imagines. Even ifyou’ve had a serious fall in the past or your balance has weakened as you became older, thismight lead you to be afraid of falling, particularly if you’re on your own at the time. We at Plaza Physio know …

The benefits of Massage Therapy

The benefits of Massage Therapy has many benefits and can be greatly helpful when combining it with your Physiotherapy. When people hear we are a physiotherapy clinic they may not understand everything we offer our clients. At Plaza Physiotherapy, we believe in the comprehensive nature of whole body wellness and strive to provide the most effective and …