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Living with Parkinson’s disease can change how movement feels over time. Walking may take more focus. Balance may feel less steady. Everyday tasks that once felt automatic can start to require more effort.
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When we have pain, whether because of injury or age-related changes, how we approach movement and exercise can have a big impact on our recovery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve is squeezed within its passage between the wrist bones and the transverse carpal ligament as it moves toward the hand.
Commuters, pedestrians and dog walkers: watch out for the ice and snow this season while going about your regular routines! As physiotherapists and family doctors know, slips, falls and resultant injuries are not limited to seniors.
* This article was written by Jenna Westaway, a Canadian middle-distance runner that Lifemark is supporting to help her prepare for the 2020 Olympic Games.
“Just relax” is usually not what we want to hear when we are tense, as trying to force ourselves to relax often simply increases tension. Still, finding a way to decrease tension can be an effective way to reduce pain and move with more ease.
The New Year tends to be the prime time for people to begin a new exercise program. Christmas is over and we feel bad about all the delicious food we ate, but then the new year is here and we get a fresh start.
Picture this: You have a few drinks, maybe one too many, then you lie down and it feels like the bed is spinning. Sounds familiar? Believe it or not, this sensation is caused by your inner ears.
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Sometimes I wish there was just one exercise or stretch I could do daily that would act as a catch-all. It would relieve tension, stretch muscles and leave my body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.