Real Talk with your Friendly Physiotherapists

We’re going to get honest here, people. Potentially, uncomfortably so. Let this first bit be a disclaimer that we have no intention to offend or get “into it” with you or anyone else for that matter. If you read something here that gets you bothered and you feel the need to really let us have Read more about Real Talk with your Friendly Physiotherapists[…]

Stroke

What is it?  A stroke is when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. This damages brain cells and the abilities they control are lost. This can include losing some or all movement! Symptoms (1) Muscle and joint weakness/stiffness Paralysis (unable to move) on one side of the body Changes in posture and balance Altered Read more about Stroke[…]

Concussion Baseline Testing

What is a concussion baseline test at STRIDE? It is a comprehensive test performed BEFORE a concussion happens in order to determine what an athlete’s brain function is without an injury present. So, if an athlete does get a concussion, their post injury state can be compared to their baseline values to help make an Read more about Concussion Baseline Testing[…]

What is a concussion? What should I do?

What is a concussion? It is a disturbance in brain cells due to an acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull. The disturbance in brain cells causes the brain to discharge uncontrollably resulting in one or more of the following signs or symptoms: Loss of consciousness (Not necessarily – over 90% of concussions Read more about What is a concussion? What should I do?[…]