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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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Have you ever gotten into or out of bed and suddenly experienced a brief spinning sensation? Do you get the same sensation with things like looking up, bending over or turning in bed?
If you have any kind of job that involves staying in a sitting position for long periods of time, then chances are you have experienced the "knot", a muscle tension that feels like it’s sitting right under your shoulder blade, making it achy, burn
Days are getting shorter. Temperatures are getting colder. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us never feel quite ready for its arrival.
Statistics Canada indicates that falls are the number one cause of injury among older Canadians. In any given year, approximately 1 in 3 Canadians over 65 are likely to fall at least once.
If you love skiing or snowboarding, you’re probably ecstatic to see snow show up in the weather forecast. Snow sports are a great way to stay fit during the winter months, stave off the seasonal blues and enjoy the great outdoors.
If you’re over 50 and experiencing knee pain, self-management strategies, which are usually personalized according to your needs and involve following a plan developed by a healthcare professional, can be tremendously beneficial.
*This article was originally published by Neurologic Physiotherapy, which is part of the Lifemark family.
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin and porous, decreasing bone strength and increasing the risk of breaking bones.