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Parkinson’s Disease: How Physiotherapy Improves Mobility. Jacob loved taking morning walks. He’d lace up his sneakers, grab his coffee, and stroll through his favorite park before the day got busy. But gradually, those walks became harder, and his steps got smaller. Sometimes, his feet would just stop, as if someone had hit the pause button mid-stride. It wasn’t about aging - Jacob had Parkinson’s disease. And movement, something he’d never thought twice about, ...

Many people ask us: What’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? While both treatments involve the use of thin, sterile needles, their techniques, purposes, and underlying principles are quite different. At River East Physiotherapy in Winnipeg, our trained physiotherapists use both acupuncture and dry needling to relieve pain and improve mobility — depending on your specific condition. Acupuncture: Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture is a technique ...

You're trying to get enough exercise and sleep.  But really, how much is enough?  Our clients come from all walks of life - including high end athletes, middle-aged gym-goers, "weekend warriors," and yes, sedentary folks.  We get a lot of questions, such as: I'm really busy - how long do my workouts have to be to see results? Do I have to be 'working out', or does housework count? And if housework counts, what sort of housework?  I can't exercise as much as I did when...

Headed for Urgent Care or Emergency? Bracing yourself for long wait-times and uncertainty? Manitobans often rush to urgent care or emergency rooms when they can get faster and more appropriate care at a physiotherapy clinic.  You should know your options. This blog post summarizes seven types of conditions and situations where it can be more appropriate for you to see a physiotherapist, rather going to urgent care or emergency.  This list can also be helpful if you can't access pu...

Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Find Relief. If you've ever experienced a sharp pain that starts in your lower back and shoots down one of your legs, you might have wondered, "What is going on with my body?" The answer could be sciatica, a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll break down what sciatica is, what causes it, and how to tell if you have it. What is Sciatica?. Sciatica is not a condition itself, but rather...