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[…]
You asked: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back? Our response: This is a tricky question to answer as it would all depend on the person asking. In general, the most beneficial exercise would be one that is difficult for the individual, but that they can still perform with control and good technique. Read more about Ask A Physio: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back?[…]
You asked: What is the best pillow for me to use? Our response: Pillows are not one size fits all. Finding a pillow that is comfortable and suits your body as well as your way of sleeping is important. After all, we spend many hours a day in this position! The basics of finding a Read more about Ask A Physio: What pillow do you recommend?[…]
As a youth sport coach, I have always been interested in the question – do young athletes need to specialize early to reach an elite level of sport? Or are athletes able to play a variety of sports and still reach an elite level? For the purpose of this blog, most research defines specialization as Read more about Early Sport Specialization[…]
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[…]
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. Laurel I really love greenhouse shopping. Flowers in the spring are definitely my guilty Read more about Laurel: National Physio Month[…]