Injury Prevention resources
A lot of people assume that feeling weaker is simply part of getting older. So when stairs feel harder, grocery bags feel heavier, or getting up from a chair takes more effort than it used to, it can be easy to brush those changes off as aging.
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Did you know that golf, baseball and tennis have a lot in common? In addition to being three of the most popular summer sports they also share some of the most common sports injuries.
Note: The rotator cuff exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician.
Canada is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful interconnected waterways the world has to offer.
As the children of ‘The Greatest Generation’, baby boomers are known for their goal-centric, disciplined, and competitive work ethic.
As a physiotherapist, I assess and treat injuries that occur in the workplace. These can be sudden (acute), or develop gradually over time (overuse).
Proper posture is important for everyone. It allows your nerves to freely flow from your brain to your organs, muscles, joints, vessels and more. It allows for room for your organs to freely function.
Do you work a desk job? Do you have frequent headaches? Does your low back ache? Are you waking up stiff? Are your neck and shoulders sore? Of course! You are spending nearly eight hours every day sitting at work.
With a winter wonderland comes the dreaded snowy driveways and walkways. Not to mention the cold! Shoveling snow in the winter is not to be taken lightly. The impact on your back and heart can be very serious.