Finding Your Balance: How Physiotherapy Helps with Dizziness and Vertigo
Posted: October 10, 2025
OTTAWA. Feeling dizzy or unsteady can be unsettling for anyone, but for athletes, especially soccer players, balance and spatial awareness are everything. A sudden wave of dizziness can make the difference between staying on your feet or losing control of a play. Whether caused by a head injury, inner ear issue, or tightness in the neck, dizziness and vertigo can disrupt both daily life and athletic performance.
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Unlock Your Potential: How a Running Evaluation Can Improve Performance and Prevent Injuries
Posted: September 08, 2025
OTTAWA – Whether you are sprinting down the wing, chasing a through ball, or pushing yourself on long runs to stay in peak shape, running is at the heart of soccer. Yet, even the fittest athletes often run into challenges such as nagging hip pain, sore knees, or foot discomfort that just will not go away. That is where a professional Running Evaluation can make all the difference.
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Finish the Season Strong: A Guide to Preventing Late-Season Soccer Injuries
Posted: August 07, 2025
As the soccer season heads into its final, exciting stretch, the risk of injury is at its highest, driven not by a single bad tackle, but by season-long cumulative fatigue. Months of exhaustion can lead to slower reactions and decreased muscle control, making common injuries like ankle sprains, knee issues, and hamstring strains more likely. The good news is that these injuries are largely preventable. Our full guide explores why this happens and details five key strategies every player and parent should know, from prioritizing recovery to the importance of listening to your body. Don’t let an injury sideline you before the final whistle. Click here to learn how to finish the season safely, strongly, and celebrating on the field.
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Understanding Concussions in Youth Soccer: A Parent's Guide to Recovery
Posted: July 18, 2025
A parent's guide to understanding concussions in youth soccer. Learn to recognize the signs and navigate the path to recovery with confidence. This article explains how physiotherapy plays a vital role in treating symptoms and ensuring a safe, step-by-step return to the sport your child loves.
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Preventing Soccer Injuries: A Guide for Young Athletes and Their Families
Posted: June 12, 2025
Learn essential strategies for preventing soccer injuries in young athletes. This guide covers proper warm-ups, strength training, stretching, and the importance of listening to your body, empowering families to keep their players healthy and performing at their best.
Midfoot Arthritis - OPTSC
Posted: April 06, 2024
Experience midfoot arthritis? Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments. Physiotherapy can help alleviate pain and improve mobility.
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Ankle Sprains - Learn Three Grades of Ligament Sprain
Posted: February 14, 2024
September is associated with back to school and with that the start of many sports like football, running, and soccer. click here to read more.
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How to Use Prehabilitation Strategies to Prevent Running Injuries Before They Occur
Posted: February 23, 2023
Discover the power of prehabilitation strategies to safeguard against running injuries before they even happen. Start your injury-free running journey today!
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ACL (Anterior Crucial Ligament) Injuries
Posted: February 24, 2021
ACL (Anterior Crucial Ligament) injuries are not uncommon when engaged in an intensive sporting regimen.
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The Best Time To Exercise
Posted: June 26, 2019
Finding time for exercise can be challenging. Learn when is the best time to exercise to get the benefits of physical exercise.
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