It is important to stay active when you are suffering from knee arthrosis. The key is to go at your own pace, respecting your body and your limits. Research shows that for people living with knee arthrosis, physical activity helps reduce pain and improves quality of life. Don’t let the disease hold you back. Instead, […]
Kids orthotics: when to consult? Foot orthotics act like a tutor that helps children grow well. They guide the feet through all phases of development and help correct alignment, posture and balance problems and even reduce muscle fatigue. But how do you know if your kid needs orthotics? Here are some signs that may indicate […]
How to relieve heavy legs After a long day of standing or sitting, you may feel that your legs are heavy and tired. If several factors increase the risk of suffering from this problem, there are also simple and accessible ways to prevent it and improve your quality of life. Let’s take a closer look. […]
The orthotist-prosthetist is the health care professional who has the skill to evaluate the biomechanics of the body and to fabricate, repair, or adjust orthopedic devices, i.e. orthotics and prosthetics. Orthotics Orthotics are used, for example, as a rehabilitation treatment to support, control or correct a motor, joint or functional problem. Orthotics are used as […]
You suspect your baby has plagiocephaly. In short, you’ve just noticed that your baby has a flat head. He’s not alone! Since the late 1990s, the number of babies with plagiocephaly has increased dramatically. This period corresponds to the roll-out of the “back sleeping” campaign by Health Canada, which has fortunately been successful in reducing […]
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Living with lymphedema affects people with the condition to varying degrees. Recommended treatments include bandaging and compression garments. While there is still a long way to go to support people with lymphedema, we can be pleased that the program associated with lymphedema treatment supplies has been enhanced. How do you recognize lymphedema? Lymphedema is […]
We would like to inform you that our teams are doing their utmost to protect the health of the community and ensure optimal service to our clientele. Our clinics are currently open according to the usual schedule. However, preventive measures are being applied, in addition to the introduction of a new delivery service. Order […]
Finally, you have received your knee brace which will allow you to regain greater mobility in your daily activities and/or reduce your pain related to osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis. Before getting started, it is important to properly install and maintain your brace in order to get the most out of its benefits and to keep it […]
Compression stockings, also called support stockings, are used to treat chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and lymphedema, but also to prevent heavy legs and swelling. They can also help recovery from sports activities such as running. Chronic venous insufficiency: definition Chronic venous insufficiency is characterized by poor blood circulation in the veins of the lower limbs. […]
