Why springtime calls for increased physical activity Spring is just around the corner and the warm weather is calling us to get outside and get active. Whether it is raking leaves or getting your favourite perennial beds ready, it is the perfect time to enjoy the sun and warmer weather. Spring is also the perfect [...]
How can I stay physically active during lockdown? The pandemic has turned our lives around. With many of our personal and work lives now happening from the comfort of our homes, it’s easy to find ourselves succumbing to the couch. So, how does one try to stay active at home all day long? Check out [...]
Physiotherapy for Mental Health Recent years have seen the conversation around mental health increase dramatically. With this has come the questions of what we can be doing to boost mental wellbeing and how can we reduce poor mental health. One of the most effective treatment options is physical activity. There are many positive benefits of [...]
Patellofemoral Pain Treatment Patellofemoral pain, also known as kneecap pain or runner’s knee, affects up to 25% of the general population every year. Women are two times more likely than men to experience patellofemoral pain. What are the symptoms of patellofemoral pain? In many cases, symptoms of patellofemoral pain will develop gradually, and may worsen with [...]
Why Am I Still in Pain After Injury Recovery? What is persistent pain? Our pain system is an alarm that warns us when we’ve injured our body. Pain signals to us that we need to rest and change our behaviour to heal our injuries. Most soft tissues such as ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones will [...]
How We Treat Jaw Pain The jaw joint, also known as the temporomandibular (TMJ), acts like a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one of these joints on each side of the jaw. These joints play a role in your ability to talk, eat and sleep. TMJ pain is a [...]
What is the Difference Between Strapping, Bracing and Kinesio Tape? Strapping and bracing both aim to achieve similar things, like making an area or joint more stable following an injury. However, depending on your condition, one supportive device may be more effective than the other. Here is a look at the difference between strapping, bracing [...]
How to Prepare to Ski With snow season here, it’s time to do some exercises to help you get ready to hit the slopes. It does matter if you prefer skiing or snowboarding – either way, you need to work on your core and lower limb strength and stability. The better your muscle groups work, [...]
What is Sexual Pain? Sexual pain, or pain in the pelvic region that occurs during vaginal penetration, can occur in women of any age. Some women have always had difficulty or discomfort with sexual activity and have never had an enjoyable sexual experience. For other women, sexual pain can start later in life after a [...]
What is Urinary Incontinence? Also known as a ‘weak bladder’, there are two main types of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence occurs with movements or activities that put pressure on the bladder like jogging, lifting, laughing, or sneezing. It affects up to one in three women who have had a baby, but also affects women [...]
