The journey to great health takes only a few steps. A 2020 study found that walking for 60 to 75 minutes a day can offset the health risks of sitting for long periods. Yet many people don’t experience the benefits of walking. One reason is that they do not know how to walk properly. What…
Ice hockey is officially recognised as Canada’s national winter sport. More than 1.2 million people in Canada over the age of 15 play hockey and there is an annual growth rate for overall hockey participation of 1.5%. The passion and atmosphere present at every match are unrivalled and there are few, if any, sports that…
Are you struggling from persistent back pain and are looking for ways to relieve it? A nagging ache in your lower back area is frustrating to deal with any day. Yet, some people wake up with pain every morning. Some even turn to some over-the-counter medication to get a bit of relief from the pain….
Dealing With the Effects Every 10 minutes someone in Canada has a stroke. That’s over 60,000 strokes every year with roughly 14,000 leading to death. Unfortunately, surviving a stroke often means living with debilitating effects sometimes even a disability. However, if you’re a stroke survivor, there is still hope. Recovery after a stroke greatly depends…
What else is physiotherapy good for? Did you know that over 350 million people in the world have arthritis? In the United States and Canada, it accounts for the leading cause of disability. Arthritis ranks higher than other chronic issues such as heart disease and diabetes. In an age that deals with multiple chronic issues, these…
What Training & Qualifications Does a Physiotherapist Have? Have you got sports injuries that are continuing to ache? Do you frequently find you pull muscles? Maybe your knees are starting to trouble you. A physiotherapist can help with all aches and pains, and more! But wait, what exactly is a physiotherapist? How are they different…
Reasons to see a physiotherapist after a bad fall Falls send thousands of Canadians to emergency rooms every year. Slips and trips aren’t innocent, especially if you’re feeling pain afterwards. If you’ve fallen recently, you may have seriously hurt yourself. The key to coming back from a fall is a strong fall recovery plan. With…
At-home therapies to help maintain your progress As of 2019, the physical therapy industry was worth about $33 billion. While there are many great physical therapists and chiropractors that can help you recover from some type of injury, progress in physical therapy typically comes from continuing your recovery outside of your appointments. Do you want…
How to find the relief you need Experts estimate that 1 in 4 Canadian adults – about 7.63 million people – live with some type of chronic pain. For many, this takes the form of chronic shoulder pain. Whether you spend your days lifting weights, working a physically demanding job, or even sitting at a…
Are you experiencing a nagging and persistent back pain that’s hard to deal with? Have you tried painkillers and stretching but just can’t seem to get the relief that you’re looking for? Maybe it’s time to try a hot water bottle to help alleviate and treat your back pain. The use of hot water bottles…