Special Announcement

It’s been over a year in the making, but we’re pleased to finally announce as of Feb 1, Jory Meyer is the proud new owner of STRIDE Physio & Performance. We have full confidence that he and STRIDE will continue to be successful for many years to come. Jory will introduce himself more in the Read more about Special Announcement[…]

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>[…]

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[…]

Shivangi

Shivangi graduated with her Masters in Physiotherapy in 2013 from the Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy in Bangalore, India. Coming to Canada, she completed her certification on Physiotherapy Practice in the Canadian Healthcare System from the University of Alberta in 2020. Shivangi’s research projects include her dissertation on the intra-rater reliability of craniocervical flexion testing in Read more about Shivangi[…]

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: How do I prioritize my exercises?

You Asked: I have a lot of exercises from physio over the years. They are all helpful, but I just don’t have time. How do I prioritize them? Our Response: We all have a limit to the amount of time we are able to devote to our exercises. This is the reality of life and Read more about Ask A Physio: How do I prioritize my exercises?[…]

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[…]