Note: If you have not been physically active or have questions about the exercises below, check with your primary healthcare provider before starting a new activity program. If you feel dizzy or unwell while exercising, stop and rest before continuing, if the situation does not improve, consult a healthcare professional before continuing. Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization in older …
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With work from home becoming the new reality for many of us, it’s key that we keep updated on the best ways to combat muscle fatigue and stiffness. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to help you to avoid falling into bad habits and to adjust to your new work setting. You can print this infographic and stick it …
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Chances are that you or someone you know has persistent pelvic pain. Persistent pelvic pain is long-standing pain that is recognized to be located in the female or male pelvic structures. This pain can be due to persistent pelvic pain syndrome or be related to other known conditions that produce pain, such as endometriosis. Why might I be experiencing persistent …
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Note: This article is not intended to replace medical advice. Some illnesses can make it harder for your body to stay warm. Talk to your doctor or another health professional if you have any specific concerns before getting active outside. It may be tempting to stay inside during the winter, but did you know that adults and seniors can experience significant …
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Don’t feel like going for a run or leaving your house to go to the gym? We are often our own biggest barrier to getting moving, but it’s important to remember that a good workout not only makes you feel accomplished, it can also help you grow and give you mental and physical strength to get through life’s daily challenges. …
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When winter weather has you thinking twice about driving your car, taking the bus, or even just leaving your home, it can be a challenge to get to your in-clinic appointment. Our team is dedicated to help you receive the best care, no matter the season. That’s why we’re continuing to offer virtual care as a treatment option. Through virtual …
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If you have any kind of job that involves staying in a sitting position for long periods of time, then chances are you have experienced the “knot”, a muscle tension that feels like it’s sitting right under your shoulder blade, making it achy, burning and sore. You try to take a break and move around, but it doesn’t budge. When …
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In the world of rehabilitation, we often use the phrase “motion is lotion” meaning, frequent movement helps to combat barriers to engaging in activities that we enjoy. Have you ever dreaded walking your dog because you know the activity will cause a sciatica flare-up, or felt unable to go for a walk with a friend or family member because that …
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With the temperatures dropping, it is not unusual experience dry hands that itch and may even crack. We still have many months of this ahead of us, so how can we best manage our hands? There are other factors, besides hand hygiene, which contribute to making our hands vulnerable. Addressing these will go a long way in preventing hand irritation. …
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