Author Archives: Marni Pepper

About Marni Pepper

Marni Pepper is a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in orthopedics treating children and adults. She graduated with honours from the University of Toronto’s four year physiotherapy program. For 10 years, Marni worked directly with orthopedic surgeons at the Canadian Knee Institute where they specialized in ACL and meniscal repairs, osteotomies, joint replacements and other post-surgical rehabilitation.

Preventing ACL Injuries

In my physiotherapy practice at Boomerang Health, I see a lot of active adolescents and children. As a result, I also see a lot of ACL injuries; and parents frequently ask if this injury could have been prevented. ACL stands…

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Why does my child’s knee hurt when he jumps? Understanding Patellar Tendonitis.

Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Blog Post Patellar tendonitis, also called jumper’s knee, is a common condition seen in active kids. This occurs when the tendon, just below the tip of the kneecap (patella), becomes inflamed and irritated. Symptoms can include…

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Understanding Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are a common injury seen in young children. They often occur during a sporting event, but can also happen while simply playing in the school yard. The child rolls over on an ankle, most commonly inward. Ankle sprains…

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