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Chiropractic VS Physiotherapy: What's the difference?
You wake up with a sore lower back. The nagging shoulder pain that has been bothering you for years has finally reached an unbearable...
Connor Li
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Laser Therapy for Injuries
At Meta-Therapy, your session can include manual therapy, exercise prescription, stretches, acupuncture, and more. One specific method...
Atchaya Chandrabalan
Feb 11, 20221 min read


Core Focus: How Abs of Steel Can Improve Your Life
When you try to imagine a person who is the epitome of strength and optimal fitness, what do you see? Let me guess, one of the first...
Sumayya Mustafa
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Co-op Term at Metatherapy - 2022
Hi, my name is Atchaya and I am a third year Kinesiology student who has had close to zero experience in any rehab facility / situation,...
Atchaya Chandrabalan
Feb 7, 20221 min read


So You Think You Have a Concussion?
Concussions are not just limited to contact sports such as boxing, MMA, hockey and football. They are also very common in biking,...
Sumayya Mustafa
Feb 6, 20222 min read


Snowmageddon: A Guide to Safe Shoveling
Dressed in three layers under a parka, warm mittens, a hat and snow boots, you open the door; ready to face the winter air. Sound...
Sumayya Mustafa
Jan 24, 20222 min read


Soft Tissue Mobi-What?
Soft tissue mobilization is a form of manual physical therapy where your practitioner uses hands-on techniques on various parts of your...
jonathanthtang
Jul 2, 20211 min read


Y-W-T-I: What's that spell? Strong Traps!
Your trapezius muscle...the big diamond like muscle that start from the nape of your neck all the way down to the middle of your back....
lilianchang
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Don't Get Crossed with Upper Cross Syndrome!
Have you spent hours staring at a computer studying and working all day? Or have you been playing back-to-back games or binging on that...
lilianchang
Jun 3, 20212 min read


De-Classifying the Mystery of Class 4 Lasers
Class 4 laser is an FDA-approved modality used in the treatment of deep, chronically inflamed/painful injuries. Some of these conditions...
jonathanthtang
May 31, 20212 min read
My First 2 Weeks as a Metatherapy Intern: Day in a life of an Intern
Hello, my name is Lilian and I am Metatherapy’s new intern! A little bit about me: I am a 2020 kinesiology graduate from the University...
lilianchang
May 25, 20212 min read


Tips for Lower Back Pain Relief
The lower back, also known as the lumbar spine, is a very special anatomical structure that connects to the thoracic spine above and the...
Ricky Chen
Apr 30, 20211 min read


How Naturopaths Can Help You!
What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic medicine is a unique primary health care system that mixes modern scientific knowledge along...
Ricky Chen
Apr 25, 20212 min read


Performance Testing - Metabolic Analysis
Metatherapy uses PNOE Metabolic Testing to provide a complete picture of your cardiovascular and metabolic function. The accuracy of the...
Ricky Chen
Apr 18, 20213 min read


Athletic Therapy vs Physiotherapy
One of the many misunderstood areas of medical treatments is the differences between athletic therapy and physiotherapy. Some individuals...
Ricky Chen
Mar 25, 20212 min read


ANKLES OF STEEL
One of the most important joints in our body is the ankles. It is composed of three bones (tibia, fibula, and talus) that connects our...
Ricky Chen
Mar 7, 20211 min read


Massage Therapy - More than Relaxation
Many people see massage as a luxury treatment; as a form of relaxation. However, massage therapy is a treatment that can provide you with...
Ricky Chen
Feb 15, 20212 min read


The “Shock”-ing Truth about Pressure Waves
Many of you may be familiar with Shockwave therapy - but what are its benefits? How does it work? Metal projectiles are used to create a...
Ricky Chen
Feb 8, 20212 min read


VERTIMAX - Improve your JUMP & SPEED!
Have you ever wondered how to jump higher, run faster, and overall become a more EXPLOSIVE athlete? Look no further as one of the newest...
Ricky Chen
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Hips & Tips for Runners!
Prevent Hip Pain while Running - Importance of stabilizing the hips while running One of the most important joints in our body are the...
Ricky Chen
Jan 26, 20211 min read
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