Strengthening after Rotator Cuff Surgery
First of all, let’s discuss what the rotator cuff muscles are. These are a group of four muscles that originate from the shoulder blade and attach to your upper arm…
Guidelines for a safe and effective recovery after total hip replacement surgery.
Why do people have hip replacement surgery? People undergo hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) surgery to replace damaged or diseased parts of the hip when the loss of mobility and function…
What should I wear to my first physiotherapy appointment?
Physiotherapy Appointment Before your first Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) appointment, you may be wondering what to wear. Choosing the right clothing can help ensure that your therapist can properly evaluate your…
Do I have to take my clothes off for physio?
Physiotherapists One of the most common questions that people have when considering physiotherapy is whether they will need to take their clothes off during treatment. The most important piece of…
How much does physiotherapy cost in Guelph?
Canadian Money This is a great question, and it’s important to consider value for cost as you evaluate where to attend physiotherapy. At Defy, we encourage our clients to think…
Riding Ain’t Enough: Why Strength Training is a Must-Have for Equestrian Athletes
Equestrian Strength Training As riders, we assume that spending hours in the saddle, training and honing our skills, qualifies us as pretty fit individuals. The truth is, riding alone isn't…
Closing Your Rings (Apple Watch/Fitness Tracker)
Are you like me and you got an Apple Watch because you had to have the newest Apple product? Whatever your reason for getting an Apple Watch, one of the…
What to Expect from Physiotherapy
So you’ve never been to physiotherapy before, what should you expect? You may have notions of what to expect from a physiotherapy appointment through talking with a friend, or from…
Defy Equitable Care Fund
The Defy Equitable Care Fund (DECF) is a predetermined amount of yearly fundings set aside by Defy that aims to facilitate equitable health care services in our community. We acknowledge…
Frozen Shoulder: Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis and How to Treat It
What is Frozen Shoulder? While often referred to as frozen shoulder, the accurate term for the condition is adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder is an inflammatory condition that affects 3-5% of…
