A meniscus injury is one of the most common knee injuries seen in both athletes and active individuals. It can occur suddenly during sport or after a quick, traumatic event such as a car accident, or it can develop gradually over time with repetitive loading or age-related changes, such as knee osteoarthritis. While being told you have a “torn meniscus” can sound alarming, many meniscus injuries recover well with appropriate rehabilitation. In other cases, strategies can be p

At Royal City Physio, we see every day that no two people move through life in quite the same way. Some of our patients are working toward staying independent as they age. Others are learning how to care for a brand-new baby while their body is still healing. Many spend long hours at a desk, slowly accumulating stiffness. And some are chasing performance goals on the field, court, or trail. What unites all of these people is movement—and the fact that their bodies are constan

When it comes to living with osteoarthritis (OA), balance is everything. Imagine a vintage scale—on one side sits movement and exercise, on the other, rest and pain management. When these sides are in harmony, daily life becomes more manageable, mobility improves, and flare-ups are easier to navigate. But when the scale tips too far in either direction, symptoms can spiral—too much activity can increase pain and inflammation, while too little movement can lead to stiffness, w

If you’ve ever felt a sharp, annoying pain in your heel—especially first thing in the morning—you might be dealing with plantar...