With more and more people now working from home, and no longer having access to ergonomic workstations that they would typically have when working in a big office, it can make us more susceptible to develop aches and pains. Home office ergonomics isn’t as easy to control as it is in a big office setting.Continue Reading »
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Aches or Pains – Do You Have to Keep Living with It? 4 Tips To Get a Break From Annoying Aches or Pains
I know many people in their 40’s-60’s just like you who have aches or pains, and don’t know what to do about them. I know this because I hear it all the time! It can be incredibly frustrating when pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love. Below are 4 tips toContinue Reading »
Standup Paddleboarding and it’s Many (over 7!!!) Health Benefits – A Great Way To Enjoy The Summer Months
With those consistent days in the high twenties and thirties, it’s safe to say summer is here to stay and in full swing! Have you heard of the latest fitness craze? Standup paddleboarding is a fun outdoor activity perfect for solo adventures or within group settings. And on top of that there are so manyContinue Reading »
Imaging – Are Pictures Really Worth 1000 Words or Do They Promote More Questions?
Clients who have back and neck pain often ask us “Do I need an X-ray?” and “Can an MRI tell me what’s wrong?” In this blog we hope to help answer those questions and put you at ease that your physiotherapist has your best interest, health, and safety in mind when we decide whether orContinue Reading »
Dancing Away From Injury
“Growing up being highly involved in dance, as a dancer and a teacher, our Physiotherapist Shira Schwartz has been through her fair share of injuries, but also knows what dancing is all about and the strain that it can put on ones body and is our in house expert for anything related to dance andContinue Reading »
I’m Being Seen by a Physiotherapy Resident…. What Does That Mean For Me?
So you are being seen by a Physiotherapy Resident, what is that exactly?What is the difference between a Physiotherapy Resident (PT Resident) and Physiotherapist?The short answer is: not much! They are both physiotherapists. Both hold physiotherapy degrees from an accredited university and are licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The difference is thatContinue Reading »
Physiotherapy and Weight Loss
Are you trying to lose weight? Do you feel like you would benefit from more information and support during the weight loss process? Did you know that your physiotherapist can help with this? Starting the Weight Loss Journey According to Statistics Canada, in 2014 61.8% of men (8.2 million) and 46.2% of women (6.1 million)Continue Reading »
Tummy Time Tips – Making Motor Development a Fun Activity!
Regardless of the age of your baby, they should definitely be spending some time on their tummy. Tummy time helps with your baby’s development but at the same time limits the chances of developing plagiocephaly (flatness of the head) or torticollis (adaptive shortening of the muscles on one side of the neck), which are commonContinue Reading »
Falls in the elderly – Why is it important, and what can we do about it?
Unfortunately, many seniors fall on a daily basis, and these falls can have extremely debilitating consequences. In fact, falls are responsible for 85% of all injuries experienced by seniors and cost an estimated 3 billion dollars per year to Canadians. Falls are also responsible for 40% of admissions in long-term care and 90% of hipContinue Reading »
The Use of Ice For Inflammation: A Prehistoric Approach That Should Be Discontinued
For decades it’s been common practice to apply ice to an injury to decrease swelling. The research supporting this approach has been very poor, and lately, studies are showing that ice may actually have a negative impact on healing. Why are so many health care professionals still using ice as a first line of defenseContinue Reading »