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[…]
Taryn was born in Wainwright, AB and grew up most of her life in Kamloops, BC. She completed her BSc in Biology and BA in Psychology at TRU in Kamloops before moving to Saskatoon to pursue her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan; which she completed in 2020. Sports has been a Read more about Taryn[…]
The Government of Saskatchewan has physical therapy services as phase 1 of the provincial re-opening plan. We’re eager at the thought of providing in-clinic care again to those that need us, yet are acutely aware of our responsibility to ensure the safety of our staff, clients, and the broader healthcare system at large. The physical Read more about Physical Therapy at STRIDE as of May 4, 2020[…]
Are you interested in delivering a high level of care to clients that isn’t constrained by short treatment times? Are you interested in being part of a highly respected and progressive team of professionals that support your continued desire to learn and grow in your field? Are you interested in working in a new facility Read more about Physical Therapy Career Opportunity[…]
Question 1: Why did you become a physiotherapist? Rae: “As a teenager I knew I was interested in health care and as I was involved with sports at the time; Physiotherapy interested me.” Halee: “I decided to become a physiotherapist after sustaining a knee injury and going through ACL reconstruction surgery. I worked with a Read more about Take 5: A short Q & A with your STRIDE physios – The National Physio Month Edition[…]
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[…]
As the weather gets colder, our mood can begin to change. “Winter Blues,” also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, is related to the changes of the seasons. More predominately, SAD strikes when the leaves begin to change and the weather chills our bones. This change can zap our energy and leave us feeling Read more about Sweat Out Your Winter Blues[…]
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[…]
When sitting down to write this article, I googled pain. I thought it would be interesting to see what sort of information the public would be getting when researching this term online. The definition that comes up, very prominently displayed, is “physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.” My guess would be that Read more about The Truth About Pain[…]
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[…]