5 Smart Safety Tips for Running and Jogging Both running and jogging are great ways to get exercise. If you’re worried about spending time in a gym these days or your simply prefer the fresh air outdoors, now is the time to get out there and take control of your health. While they say you…
Physiotherapy’s Role in Battling Chronic Pain During Coronavirus and After Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic required us to avoid going out as much as we normally would. But now, things are starting to improve out there. In your home though, you may have been more sedentary. Coupled with the added stress of the situation, that doesn’t…
How to Avoid Ruining Your Winter with Skiing Injuries Most of us can agree we’re a little tired of the cold weather. Until it’s time to hit the slopes that is! Whether you go skiing every winter or you’ve finally talked yourself into trying it out though, it does put you at greater risk for…
Why Physiotherapists See More Injuries in Winter You’d think that with the blankets of snow upon us during the winter, there would be less chance for injury. However, for physiotherapists, they’re busier than ever. Winter weather often means curling up by the fire with a hot beverage. While that’s certainly true during snowstorms, you have…
How Seniors Can Benefit from Physiotherapy Often, people associate physiotherapy with something to be done after an injury. While physiotherapy is indeed beneficial for those that have been in an accident or hurt themselves, it can be a great benefit for seniors in many other ways. If you’re an active adult, here’s why you should…
5 Tips for Managing Pregnancy Sciatica When you’re pregnant, you’re expecting a baby, but what you might not be expecting is sciatica. Of all the symptoms you hear about during the prenatal period, sciatica is less commonly discussed. Sciatica is usually associated with herniations of the discs in your spine, but it can happen while…
What Can You Do For Your Torn Rotator Cuff? A torn rotator cuff can make for major pain. Whether it’s from sports or performing heavy labor, it can put you out of commission fast. A physiotherapist can help you get back on track if your doctor diagnoses you with a torn rotator cuff. Symptoms of…
Healing Your Herniated Disc at Home Herniated discs can happen to anyone, though they’re most common between the ages of 20 and 50. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, had a sports-related injury, or age has helped wear one of your discs down, it’s important to help it heal so you don’t suffer in…
Important Arthritis Joint Protection Tips You Should Never Forget During Exercise Did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis? Most people notice something isn’t right when their joints feel stiff and head to the doctor. Being diagnosed with arthritis doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it though. In fact, one of…
Beautiful summer weather makes golfing more tempting than ever. For seniors though, experts advise you don’t rush out onto the course without taking a few extra fitness steps first. Many people think golf isn’t strenuous until they start feeling the soreness from their swings. If you’d like to keep on par with your game, then…
