Complete Care Physiotherapy Centre - Etobicoke

01/26/2026

Why PT is the clear choice for shoulder pain

This year we're going to share with you "Dollars & (Common) Sense" reasons why physical therapy is the best first choice for many common muscle and joint pains. We will also share four great video exercises to maintain mobility in that area. This January, we start with the shoulder.
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01/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday

These bones form arches that absorb shock and support your body. PTs show exercises to strengthen the arches and improve balance. Healthy feet are the foundation for every step you take.

01/22/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

While imaging can be useful, unnecessary testing may increase fear and lead to aggressive care without improving outcomes, which is why clinical exams and symptom patterns remain essential. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Deyo et al., 2009).

01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.

01/15/2026

Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors including the nervous system, movement tolerance, and past experiences, so it’s possible to have real pain even when scans look normal. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

01/08/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

It’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research shows many spine findings like disc bulges and degeneration are very common in people with no symptoms at all, which is why imaging works best when combined with your symptoms and a physical exam. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).