What can physio do for arthritis?

As physios, we commonly work with clients with arthritis and can be very helpful with decreasing pain, increasing function, and potentially even slowing its progression.  Your STRIDE physio would start with a thorough assessment. This is to find out your current abilities and identify/confirm the arthritis diagnosis. Where you are at greatly impacts the type Read more about <strong>What can physio do for arthritis?</strong>[…]

Men’s Health

It’s Movember – the time of year for terrible moustaches in the name of raising money and awareness for men’s health issues. Fast facts and Quick Resources: Testicular Cancer The #1 cancer in younger men. Get to know your pair, so you can act quickly if anything changes. How to Guide here: https://ca.movember.com/mens-health/testicular-cancer —————– Suicide Read more about Men’s Health[…]

Falls Prevention – Winter Walking

November is Falls Prevention Month. It’s also the time of year when the weather creates a few challenges to consider when walking outdoors for exercise… Check the forecast! Dress in layers and don’t forget a hat, scarf and gloves. Be visible! Consider wearing bright colours or reflective gear.  Check your kicks! Choose warm, supportive footwear Read more about Falls Prevention – Winter Walking[…]

Healthy Gardening Tips

Gardening season is here and we couldn’t be happier about it. Consider these friendly reminders on how to stay safe while digging in the dirt: Warm up/cool down: Walk a bit and stretch your arms, legs, and neck to limber up before and after you get working  Mix up your movements: Digging, raking, pruning are Read more about Healthy Gardening Tips[…]

Ask A Physio: The Pelvic Health FAQ Edition

We compiled a few of the most common questions we receive about pelvic health assessment and treatment into this handy FAQ post. We hope you find the information you’re looking for: Q. Who should see a pelvic health physiotherapist? A. Pelvic floor exams and treatment can be provided for everyone regardless of biological sex (male, Read more about Ask A Physio: The Pelvic Health FAQ Edition[…]

Mental Health and Reducing Stigma

January 26th – a day when people feel comfortable sharing their stories. For myself, I find it easier to share today because it’s the current topic of conversation; I’m not worried people will read into my open dialogue as anything other than trying to start a conversation. Last year was the first time I openly Read more about Mental Health and Reducing Stigma[…]

Ask A Physio: What is your specialty?

We get asked regularly by people looking for appointments variations of the same question: What do you specialize in? For example, who specializes in treating the neck? the foot? etc… Our physical therapy licensing body has very specific criteria for training we have to undertake in order to perform certain “specialized procedures.” And even when Read more about Ask A Physio: What is your specialty?[…]

Ask A Physio: Why did my *insert sore area here* flare up?

This is a question we as physiotherapists get asked all the time and unfortunately, there is no easy answer that applies to everyone for every situation. As humans, we are always looking for the “why.” We strive to understand how our pain happened, so presumably, we can avoid the trigger in the future. Sometimes there Read more about Ask A Physio: Why did my *insert sore area here* flare up?[…]

Movement is Medicine

I have heard “Movement is Medicine” a few times in the past and I really like this statement. I am a big believer in the benefits of physical activity, so I want to dive into it more. I’ll try not to beat a dead horse, as I’m sure many of you have heard that you Read more about Movement is Medicine[…]

National Indigenous History Month

To honour this year’s National Indigenous History Month, we decided to use our platform to amplify Indigenous voices and talent. The following is just a small sampling of the resources, people, and content our team pooled together that we think are pretty great. There is so, so much more. And here’s a special message from Read more about National Indigenous History Month[…]