Nick Peters, Physiotherapist

11/19/2024

Some helpful tips for those that have shoulder pain during bench press

11/14/2024

Exercise therapy can help with knee osteoarthritis, but it helps more if you start earlier!

11/06/2024

Do you usually use ice for your injuries/pain?

11/04/2024

Dealing with plantar fasciitis? Check out this post for a helpful solution!

06/26/2024

We are looking for a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant! It's full-time, permanent and has great benefits, perks and a pension.

Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy Assistant Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: 4 First Nation communities: Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation and the Urban Indigenous population through the IFC Health Clinic Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your in...

04/20/2024

Do you ever wonder why some people get x-rays after an ankle sprain, but others are sent home from the hospital without them? It's likely because of the Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

The OAR is a series of criteria a person has to meet in order to be sent for x-rays following an ankle injury. It is meant to reduce the number of unnecessary x-rays that have historically been done for this issue. This prediction rule is incredibly accurate (nearly 100%).

A person only needs to be sent for an x-ray if they have pain in the malleolar zone, and one or more of the following:

1. Bony tenderness in area A
2. Bony tenderness in area B
3. Inability to weight bear right after, or in the ER

There's a similar prediction rule for the foot, as seen on the right.

PM me if you have any questions, and thanks to for creating this graphic.

04/14/2024

PM me if you have any questions about this topic!

04/11/2024

ACL INJURIES

If you want to check out the reference yourself: "The use of history to identify anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the acute trauma setting: the LIMP index" (2017)

04/08/2024

Have you been diagnosed with a disc herniation/injury? Good news! The body can heal itself, and a physiotherapist can help you to reduce pain and ease you back into your normal routine along the way! Of course, there are exceptions to this depending on the extent of the injury. But, physio is a great option for many.