Postnatal Massage: Benefits and Techniques
During birth, a woman’s body undergoes a great deal of stress. Each mother’s process of recovery from this physical challenge is different. Varied birth experiences...
Your First Acupuncture Appointment: What to Expect
Acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive method of therapy that works to alleviate pains, improve bodily functions, and stimulate the body’s natural healing process. It is...
Knee Pain: What to Do, What to Avoid
At some point in your life whether at work, while performing your sport, running, or even just headed up the stairs, you are likely to...
Physiotherapy for Dizziness
Each time we take a step, we take for granted that our body can keep us balanced. Our eyes, brain, skin, inner ear, spinal cord,...
Physiotherapy for Runners
Humans are made to run. Anyone who competes as a runner, or who runs in their sport, likely feels this on a primal level. We...
Compression Socks: Are They Right for You?
Compression socks are, as they sound, socks that apply gentle pressure to your feet and ankles. While most commonly suggested for those who have diabetes,...
Physiotherapy for Jaw Health
April is Dental Hygienist’s month and in honour of our friends in dental care, we’re placing our focus on one condition that both physiotherapy and...
Keeping Women and Girls in Sports
It wasn’t so long ago that sports were exclusively men’s domain. Women were not allowed to compete in the Olympics until 1920, and even then,...
The Importance of Fall Prevention
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults in Canada, with 20-30% of older adults taking a fall...
Physiotherapy for Teens
We tend to think that teens “bounce right back” from injuries, illnesses, and surgery. While it’s true that kids typically have a better capacity to...
