You Might Like Flip Flops, But Your Feet Don’t. Flip-Flops and Foot Health The summer season is finally here; for many, it’s time to kick off the boots and sneakers and trade them in for some flip-flops. However, all too often, this soon leads to blisters, foot pain, and even pain further up the chain: …
The No-Nonsense Guide to Controlling Inflammation. As physiotherapists, we work daily with patients dealing with acute and chronic injuries in which inflammation plays a role. Our bodies have an innate ability for healing and recovery. Still, sometimes excess inflammation can get in the way and slow your progress and healing. This article delves into acute …
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Tips to Help Your Student Avoid Back Pain from Heavy Backpacks. We can all agree that going back to school this year has been very stressful with Covid and social distancing concerns. On top of this, most students can’t leave any books or supplies at school, so they must carry all their heavy books to …
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Why Do I Still Have Pain? Are you experiencing pain that is lasting longer than expected? Does your pain seem to persist despite your best efforts to get it under control? Pain is a complex phenomenon, and research has shown that having a good understanding of pain science is crucial to recovery. CALL TO BOOK …
Why Stretching Alone Isn’t Good Enough: The Difference Between Passive Flexibility and Active Mobility. It is common to see people doing a few minutes of stretching before or after their physical activity of choice. Whether running, biking, working out, or a sport, most of us need to grab a foot to stretch our quads, throw …
The Impact of Smart Phones on Neck Posture & 2 Simple Exercises to Relieve Neck Fatigue. Our necks take on much stress during our lives. Whether from carrying groceries, holding our kids, carrying backpacks, or being weighed down with purses/shoulder bags. And for good measure, add in the hours staring at computer screens or hunched …
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The Best Sports for Your Child and How to Prevent Over-Training. Physical activity is imperative for the health and development of children in many ways. The Canadian physical activity guidelines suggest that youth ages 5-17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. Participating in sports is a great way …
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Stay Sleeping | Choosing a Pillow That Keeps Pain Away. Getting a good night’s rest can often be as simple as choosing the right pillow. With so many options available now, it can be confusing what the right pillow for you is. Pillows that don’t quite fit the sleeper’s needs can affect the neck, shoulder, …
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5 Great Curling Stretches to Help You Get Back in the Game. Now that winter is here, we are already getting back into our favourite winter sports. For some of us, curling is our winter sport of choice. As with many seasonal sports, we need to stretch before getting back to curling this season. Stretching …
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Healthy Knees: 3 Tests to Check Your Alignment. Having healthy knees makes all the difference in life and sports. Whether you’re a competitive teenage soccer player, a weekend warrior, or an active senior, you want happy knees. Getting sidelined with knee pain can be not only frustrating but also debilitating. It can stop you in …
