Good Posture To Minimize Your Chance of Injury
Posture – Tips for healthy posture We’ve all done it – nagged a friend, family member, or loved one to sit up straight, shoulders back, chin up, etc. Truth is, most of us have probably been [...]
Safe Lifting To Prevent Injuries
If you work in an environment where you need to lift heavy objects, or if you participate in any sports or activities that require heavy lifting, knowledge about safe lifting techniques can save [...]
Don’t Let Snow Shoveling Be A Pain In The Back
The Dos and Don’ts of Safe Shoveling Advice to keep your back safe while shoveling this winter Love it or hate it, snow shoveling might as well be one of the official sports of Canada. However, [...]
Tingling hands, tight muscles and bad posture – the untold story of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tingling hands, tight muscles and bad posture – the untold story of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Are you experiencing numbness or tingling in both hands when you are raising your arms over your head, [...]
Back To School – A backpack shouldn’t mean back pain
With back to school just around the corner, shopping for new clothes and school supplies takes priority, but the most important purchase that should be made is a good backpack. A good bag could [...]
The hazards of the office chair
This article was featured in the fall 2013 Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Ottawa Chapter magazine: ‘Up-Date Magazine’. Physiotherapists often get asked how people [...]
