Like to lift weights at your gym or involved in Crossfit? Give yourself a pat on the back for putting in the time to get fit! But if you are involved in these activities you know how demanding it can be on the shoulders, especially repeated push of a loaded bar to an overhead position Read more about The Importance of Shoulder Mobility and Stability When Lifting Weights[…]
We’re going to get honest here, people. Potentially, uncomfortably so. Let this first bit be a disclaimer that we have no intention to offend or get “into it” with you or anyone else for that matter. If you read something here that gets you bothered and you feel the need to really let us have Read more about Real Talk with your Friendly Physiotherapists[…]
May is National Physiotherapy Month! In honour of it being 2018, we’ve asked each of our STRIDE physiotherapists to share with us “18 Things You May Not Know About Me” as a way of getting to know them a little better. Jodi 1. I play a few musical instruments (piano, organ, guitar, ukulele…even a little Read more about Jodi: National Physio Month[…]
The 5 Most Common Questions asked at the front desk of STRIDE Physio & Performance! As an office administrator, I get asked many questions daily. Without a doubt, these are the questions I am asked the most: “Do I need a doctor referral in order to make an appointment with a physical therapist?” No. At Read more about FAQs: Office Administrator Edition[…]
Do you have lower back pain? Maybe some knee pain? Are your hamstrings too tight? Being able to perform a proper squat may help alleviate these problems. Watch your child bend over and pick something up. They don’t set a knee down and hold on to the side of the couch, all the while groaning Read more about How a full depth squat (“ass to grass”) will help you live a better life.[…]
17 Random Thoughts for 2017 Try not to have goals or resolutions, have a plan instead. Your first workout is just your next workout and your first healthy meal is just your next meal. Don’t worry about 2 months down the line, just what is in front of you. For whatever endeavour you pursue, strength Read more about 17 Random Thoughts for 2017[…]
Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis vs. Tendinopathy: What do I have? Tendon pathologies are a very common occurrence in the every day population. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the proper term to use as the diagnosis. The most common term is tendonitis; however, tendinosis and/or tendinopathy are also used. Let’s first start off by defining Read more about “Itis,” “Osis,” “Opathy”…what do I have?[…]
What is it? Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel to the toes. It is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. The plantar fascia normally acts like a shock absorber, supporting the Read more about Plantar Fasciitis[…]
Not sure if you could benefit from the help of a physical therapist? Take a minute and a half to watch this video to see what physical therapists themselves said when posed with the question: what is the purpose of Physical Therapy? Physician referrals are welcome at STRIDE, but they aren’t necessary. Call us today.