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For many runners, the treadmill is a tool of convenience, especially when Canadian weather makes outdoor runs unpredictable. Yet, it’s surrounded by debate and strong opinions. Is it an inferior workout? Will it ruin your knees?
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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.
Pain is something all humans experience at some point. For some people, the pain makes sense: they know where it comes from as well as when and why it started. There is no confusion.
As a Vestibular Physiotherapist, I often treat people with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. While this condition is normally straightforward to identify and can be corrected in typically 1 to 3 treatments, not everyone fully re
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