The Motion Works Blog
For the majority of our day, many of us may find ourselves seated in front of a computer, whether for work, communication, or leisure. Too much time sitting at a screen can create a stress on the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back,...
Head Injuries - Concussions
What is it?
This can be the most life threatening injury experienced on the slopes. At best, a skier may experience a bump on their head but...
If you have a ski or snowboard knee injury – how would a physiotherapist in the Ottawa Stittsville area treat it?
Ski/Snowboard injury #3: Acromio-Clavicular (AC) Separations
What is it?
An AC joint separation, an acromio-clavicular joint injury, occurs with a fall onto the...
Here we go ... injury #2 in the top 5 ski/snowboard injuries - FOOSH Injuries. They can occur any day, any time (falling, cycling fall, etc), but is common on the ski hill this time of year,...
We are in the thick of winter and many of us have been out on the slopes every weekend, cold weather or not! As exciting as it is to be back out there, it is often the first few runs that put our bodies at risk of injury. Whether...
Curling is a great recreational activity enjoyed by many Canadians. It became an official Olympic sport in the Winter Olympic Games of 1998. It is a great recreational activity for people of all ages, and gaining popularity in the...
Motivation and Sticking with It!
Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as Tennis Elbow (TE) is a soft tissue condition where the extensor tendons (attaching from forearms to elbow region) become overused, creating pain and tenderness symptoms upon movement. The pain is...
The overall goal for most people with arthritis is to improve mobility in the affected joints and eliminate pain associated with this stiffness. Some want to work on specific fitness goals while others simply want the ability to...
As of JUNE 11, 2018, you can find your Motion Works Stittsville team at 1250 Stittsville Main Street.