Sports Injuries in Children
STATISTICS
In 2012, more than 1.3 million kids went to the ER with sports injuries in the United States. Football injuries were in the lead, followed by basketball, soccer, and baseball, with the most injured...
Curling Safety
Curling uses a variety of muscle groups one may not use on a regular basis. Like all sports, participants face the risk of getting injured, even if not a dangerous sport.
Post-partum Recovery: Getting back to physical activity!
This blog comes in response to a recent "mommy and baby" presentation Victoria Goodman, our in house Pelvic Physiotherapist, did in the Ottawa area. It was a great time hanging out with the new moms, seeing so many cute infant smil...
Six Health Habits to Start the New Year Off Right!
It is that time of year again ... when people make new years resolutions and aspire to change something in the coming year, 2019. Though many would say, if you want to make a change you do not need a certain day to do it. That da...
Safe Shoveling, This Winter Season.
With winter officially here, it is time to get that shovel out and ready for action, SAFELY! Before you head out, here are a few things to think about while braving cold and snowy Canadian winters shovel in hand.
Cupping: What is it & how does it work
Cupping may seem new, since it is finally making its way into mainstream media, noted with media coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics (Michael Phelps’ circular bruises). However, its first recorded practice was ...
Holiday Seitan (Vegan) Roast
Have you recently changed your dietary habits? Gone Vegan? Hosting Holiday festivities and meal this year? Not sure what to serve your vegan guests?
Understanding Scar Tissue & How to Help Healing
Did you ever think a cause for lingering shoulder pain could be an old scar, such as from an appendix removal? It could be as your body’s fascia and connective tissue are not isolated, but connected for purpose and function!
Understanding Arthritis
Arthritis is a term used to describe and group chronic conditions characterized by inflammation in the joints and other body regions.
Understanding Chronic Pain
We have all experience pain at some point in our lives, but have you ever wondered what pain is, how we come to feel it? The key link and element is your brain! Your brain is your message processing centre, but can become faulty with repeated stimulus, resulting in altered pain perception and sensations.