Stretching may already be part of your exercise routine. You might already be doing stretches before you begin a workout or sport, waiting until your activity is over, or fit them in whenever you have time. But does it matter when you stretch—or which type you choose? How stretching fits into your routine depends on more than whether you do …
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f you’re in perimenopause, you’ve probably noticed changes in your sleep, mood, or energy. What’s easy to miss is that it can also affect your muscles and bones, and strength training can play an important role in supporting both. This guide covers what’s actually happening in your body during this stage, what to do in your first weeks of training, …
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You’re exhausted, your body feels unfamiliar, and somewhere in the middle of diaper changes and night feeds, you’re wondering when you’ll feel like yourself again, maybe even lace up your shoes and go for a run. It’s a question so many postpartum runners ask, and one that deserves a better answer than “just wait 6 weeks.” Getting back to running …
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Maybe you take the long way to avoid the highway. You wait until traffic is lighter. Or you ask someone else to drive because certain trips make you anxious. You may still get to where you need to go, but driving starts to take more planning and energy than it used to. Driving anxiety can affect drivers and passengers. It …
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Reaching for a mug on the top shelf, standing up from a low chair, or walking on an icy sidewalk—for older adults, everyday moments like these can carry a higher risk of falling. It’s natural to respond by slowing down—skipping stairs, avoiding walks, and staying seated more often. But this instinct can backfire. Less movement often means less strength and …
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Picture this: you’re back on the soccer field for the first time this season, chasing down a loose ball, when you plant your foot to change direction. Your knee suddenly buckles and you hear a pop. This type of injury could be an ACL injury. Understanding what causes ACL injuries can help you recognize the signs, reduce your risk where …
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You’ve been working hard with your physiotherapist and starting to see real progress for your knee pain. But every time you push a little harder—a longer walk, a busier day at work, a return to your favourite sport or activity—the soreness in your knee creeps back in. Between sessions, you want something safe and natural to help manage those knee …
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Concussion symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of balance often have more than one contributing source. They can be linked to changes in three key systems: the vestibular system, the autonomic nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system. Understanding what each system does can help explain why certain symptoms linger, and how an assessment with a physiotherapist can help support …
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You finally get out to the course after a long week. You’re a few holes in, feeling good—and then your lower back tightens up. Sound familiar? An injury can happen to any player at any level, and they’re more common than most people expect. Targeted exercises can help prevent a golf injury by building strength, mobility, and stability, while reducing …
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