GLA:D® Program Starting September 24 in Toronto | Strive
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] < Back to The Blog [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text] GLA:D® Canada at Strive: September 24 2026 An Evidence-Based Program for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEElNDBtZWRpYSUyMCUyOG1heC13aWR0aCUzQSUyMDc2OHB4JTI5JTIwJTdCJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDElMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAzNHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDIlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAyOHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDMlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAyNHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text] Many people are concerned that increasing pain or stiffness means they need to stop moving, reduce activity, or start thinking about surgery. Fortunately, research continues to show that education and exercise can play a powerful role in managing osteoarthritis symptoms and maintaining quality of life. That's why we're excited to announce our fall dates for the GLA:D® Canada Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis program - starting September 24, 2026! What Is GLA:D® Canada? GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) is an internationally recognized education and exercise...
Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation: Recovering From Injury or Surgery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] < Back to The Blog [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text] Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation: Recovering From Injury or Surgery [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEElNDBtZWRpYSUyMCUyOG1heC13aWR0aCUzQSUyMDc2OHB4JTI5JTIwJTdCJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDElMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAzNHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDIlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAyOHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTIwJTIwaDMlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBmb250LXNpemUlM0ElMjAyNHB4JTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTdEJTBBJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text] At Strive Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine in Midtown Toronto, we've recently been seeing more patients recovering from Achilles tendon injuries and Achilles tendon repairs. Whether your injury developed gradually through running, sports, or increased activity, or occurred suddenly during exercise, recovery can feel overwhelming. Many people wonder how long rehabilitation will take, when they can return to activity, and whether they'll regain their previous strength and confidence. The good news is that appropriate rehabilitation can help you safely rebuild strength, improve mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to...
Understanding dragon boat injuries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] < Back to The Blog [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text] Common Dragon Boat Injuries and what to do about them [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this third post from our blog series 'A Physiatrist's Perspective' we explore dragon boating, the common injuries that can occur and how Physiatrist, Dr. Tam can help you recover. A Physician's Perspective: Understanding Dragon Boat Injuries Dragon boating is a thrilling sport that combines strength, endurance, and teamwork. But like any physically demanding activity, it comes with its own set of injury risks. Physiatrist Dr. Tam enjoys competing in dragon boating and so she has first hand experience when it comes to understanding common injuries in...
Understanding rock climbing injuries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] < Back to The Blog [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text] Common Rock Climbing Injuries and what to do about them [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text]Hot off the heels of 'A Physiatrist’s Perspective: Common Injuries in String Musicians' is our second post about the physical challenges faced by those pursuing rock climbing. So whether you are an in-door or out-door climber, we think you'll find the info in this blog to be helpful. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] A Physiatrist’s Perspective: Understanding Rock Climbing Injuries Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that challenges both the body and mind. However, like any physically demanding activity, it comes with its share of risks. As a rock climber, Physiatrist Dr....
Common Injuries in String Musicians
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] < Back to The Blog [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text] Common Injuries in String Musicians and what to do about them [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_column_text]This is the first post in a series of blogs 'A Physiatrist's Perspective' that have been written to help you understand the role of a Physiatrist in the assessment and management of orthopaedic injuries. The topics for these posts were chosen as Strive Physiatrist, Dr. Tam enjoys all three of these pursuits, allowing her exceptional insight into the successful management of related injuries. Let's get started with exploring the unique needs of musicians! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] A Physiatrist’s Perspective: Common Injuries in String Musicians String musicians, whether they...
PPE Portraits
We are very excited to announce that “PPE Portraits” are coming to Strive! We want you to see the smile behind the mask, so our staff will be wearing laminated photographs of ourselves, clipped on to our protective gowns, so you can get to know us all a little better. This new initiative at Strive was inspired by the success of the PPE Portraits project, originally started in 2014 during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, PPE Portraits have made their way to Canadian hospitals. A recent article out of the University of Toronto,...
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Our Sports Medicine Physicians continue to be available for regular in-person or virtual appointments. Do you have an injury or an ache and pain you would like to have assessed by a Sports Medicine Physician? Dr. Emily Tam can see you, without a referral!...