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Vote for us in the Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
We are so very excited to announce that Footprint Health & Wellness has received nominations from happy clients for multiple awards in the 2019 Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Awards, and we would absolutely love for you to vote for us!

What Are Overuse Injuries?
The human body is super complex. Every single part of every joint works in perfect harmony to allow a smooth, coordinated movement. Throughout the day, we use our body multiple times - without stopping to think - very fluidly. What happens when one of the cogs in this...

Why Is My Ankle Messed Up? Recovering from an Ankle Injury
Have you had an ankle injury within the past 2 years? Are you still dealing with ankle issues after a full repair? Are you still trying to figure out why you can’t walk like you used to? In that case, this blog will definitely answer some of those questions! Read on...

Home Exercise Programs: A Treatment Approach with the Best Results
Today, we’re going to talk about the most important and hands down most powerful treatment technique in Physiotherapy. And who better to deliver this technique than YOU. All physiotherapists will completely agree with me when I say that the most important aspect of a...

Understanding the Knee: Part One
A common condition that physiotherapists come across in their day-to-day practice is the knee injury. Such a complex joint! That’s why today’s blog is going to be all about understanding the knee and things that can go wrong. We’ll start this series of blogs with a...

Should I Treat my Injury with Heat or Ice?
One of the common questions that I get asked as a physiotherapist is, “what should I use: heat or ice?”. Some people feel uncomfortable with ice and love the heat, whereas others feel completely opposite. Today’s blog is going to answer that question and clear away...

Spring Is in the Air: Get Moving with Aerobics
Hey everyone—it’s spring time! The sunny days are almost upon us. Time to get up and running (pun intended)! With the warmer temperatures approaching, now is the time to dust off your running shoes and put them to good use. However, before you get going, let’s go over...

Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Shockwave Therapy
Did you know that 1 in 3 people experience heel/arch pain? This pain can range from annoying to outright debilitating. So, what’s the culprit causing all this pain? For most people, it’s an injured Plantar Fascia Ligament. This ligament runs from the bottom of your...

WSIB Barrie Physiotherapy Patients: What You Need to Know
Footprint Health and Wellness Center accepts WSIB patients for Physiotherapy, as well as Registered Massage Therapy and Chiropody. Call us today or visit our website to schedule your appointment - we have early morning and evening appointment times available to meet...

What Are the Health Benefits of Ongoing Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy helps to keep your body in balance by removing toxins, increasing circulation, reducing muscle fatigue and stress, helping you sleep better, and more. Here are just some of the ways treating your body to a massage can actually promote wellness:...