My name is Nick, I am owner of Physio For Surgery and on my blog I offer free advice to help you recover from different injuries. Today I am writing a rehabilitation protocol for hamstring injuries. It typically follows a structured approach to allow the muscle to heal properly while gradually restoring strength, flexibility, andContinue Reading »
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries require careful management, whether the individual undergoes surgical reconstruction or opts for non-surgical rehabilitation. This blog outlines a comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for both scenarios, detailing each phase of recovery, associated goals, and recommended exercises.Pre-Operative Rehabilitation (For Surgical Candidates)**Goals:**Restore full range of motion (ROM) equal to the uninjured kneeMinimize joint swellingIncreaseContinue Reading »
So you just received your ultrasound and/or MRI results and have been told by your doctor that you have a baker’s cyst. I am certain that has left you with more questions than answers so I want to help by answering some of those questions for you. First off a Baker’s cyst is NOT THE TYPEContinue Reading »
Natasha came to us in November after tearing her ACL and MCL while playing hockey. By the time she had come to see us she had already gotten an MRI done to confirm her ACL tear. She is in her senior year at UofT and was hoping to finish her season healthy rather than with aContinue Reading »
Five months ago, Nicole came to us with a partially torn achilles. She played recreational volleyball and told us she felt a pop behind her leg as if someone had kicked her. Now, she is fully back to playing volleyball. So, how did we do it? If you are someone dealing with an achilles injury, theContinue Reading »
Are you someone who is struggling to walk?Are you worried about losing your independence and freedom?Are you frustrated that no one can help you?Are you looking for natural solutions to your pain? I’m Nick, the owner of Physio For Surgery, and I worked in the industry for 6 years before opening my own clinic. IContinue Reading »
Are you someone who has been diagnosed with arthritis in your knee or hip and want to avoid surgery? Have you had knee or hip pain and worried that arthritis is the cause? Wake up feeling stiff and achy? Unable to walk and worried about your independence? Then this article is for you! For those who don’tContinue Reading »
About the Author Nicholas Halkidis Over the past decade and to this Day Nick is asked to consult on patients with DEBILITATING shoulder pain. Working with Baseball Canada Nick has had EXTENSIVE work on shoulders at the highest levels. Some pro athletes, some weekend warriors and some couch potatoes but it doesn’t matter who youContinue Reading »
Lately, at my clinic Physio For Surgery I have been seeing A TON of patients coming in with pain in their shoulders and they can’t lift their arm over their head. I keep getting asked the same questions, DO I HAVE FROZEN SHOULDER? IS IT MY ROTATOR CUFF? DO I NEED SURGERY?What Causes Shoulder Pain? The 4Continue Reading »
Lately, I have seen an increase in patients calling and complaining of knee pain. So I had to do something about it (as I always do) This blog is written to HELP YOU PREVENT AND END KNEE PAIN.If you are someone with knee pain, does this sound like you?My knee cracksMy knee hurts every timeContinue Reading »
