Should I Stretch or Use Eccentric Strengthening?
When we stretch, we aim to lengthen a muscle. According to the literature, this result is likely due to an [...]
What You Can Do at Home During COVID-19 for Your Health and Wellness
At Burlington Sports Therapy, we help our patients recover from their musculoskeletal injuries. We examine, we diagnose, we offer exercises [...]
A Message from Dr. Kevin McIntyre
The COVID-19 virus has turned all our lives upside down. Many of us are not working, and we can’t participate [...]
What is Periosteal Contusion and How Can I Prevent It?
Have you ever smashed your shin against something? It hurts a lot, especially if you’ve managed to hit that area [...]
Shockwave Therapy at Burlington Sports Therapy – Results of a Systematic Review
Burlington Sports Therapy recently added Shockwave Therapy to our treatment offerings. Although it has been around for about 20 years, [...]
Evidence-Based Practices Must Evolve Over Time
It’s always a little embarrassing to look at old photos and see how you used to dress. Those baggy jeans [...]
Should I Use Rest, Ice, Crutches or Heat?
Ice or heat has been a debate in musculoskeletal medicine for a very long time. Traditionally the idea was that [...]
The Role of Adaptation in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Injury Recovery
The first day of school can be a stressful time for kids, parents and teachers. I remember the first day [...]
Patient Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Clinic
This week’s blog is a follow up to the last blog I posted. I’m going to walk through a hypothetical [...]
