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According to the Canadian Federal website, there are nearly 741,000 individuals, over the age of 20, who live with the effects of a stroke. Stroke is a medical condition caused due to a poor flow of blood to the brain. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke in Canada. It results from a sudden brain vessel blockage.  In the past few years, this ailment has also been one of the most common reasons for death in Canada. Getting back to normal life can be difficult for stroke survivors as well. Physiotherapists recommend different exercises for stroke patients to speed up their recovery.

Muscle sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease. In simple words, during the course of this disease, the protective coverings of the nerve cells get damaged which affects the normal functioning of the brain and the spinal cord. The symptoms of this disease differ from person to person but a few common ones include - numbness and tingling, weakness, muscle pain and vision problems. Muscular sclerosis for some patients can be aggressive and can advance quickly, whereas for others it can be mild and progress slowly. Whatever may be the case, physiotherapy can be an effective form of treatment to reduce

Most people, at times are too embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with family or friends and are reluctant to visit a doctor. Which is why, many people are often diagnosed until the later stages of the condition.   Lewy Body Dementia is a multi-system disease and typically requires a comprehensive treatment approach, meaning a team of physicians from different specialities, who collaborate to provide optimum treatment of each symptom without worsening other LBD symptoms.   It’s crucial to note that some people with LBD are extremely sensitive or may react negatively to certain medications.   Early Symptoms of Dementia:   The early symptoms of LBD include visual hallucinations,

Child physiotherapy focuses on the developmental issues in children. The most common cause of mobility issues in children is muscle weakness. At InHome Physical Therapy & Massage, our team of pediatric physiotherapists are well-versed in the needs of children and provide customized physiotherapy programs to best suite them. There are different types of conditions in children which lead to muscle weakness and mobility issues. Some common conditions requiring child physiotherapy are cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and sever’s disease. Our physiotherapists use different types of strengthening exercises to improve the core strength of the child and in