Sustaining an injury that limits your physical activity can be really tough, both mentally and physically. You may be itching to return to your regular, healthy routine—which includes the gym or other forms of sport and exercise. But how do you decide on the right comeback? If you return too soon, you risk re-injury and increase your chances of …
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It can come from a cough, a bout of laughter or a run across the field playing your favourite sport. Whether mild or severe, the involuntary loss of urine can have an enormous impact on your work life, social life, and mental wellbeing. While urinary incontinence (UI) is common, especially in women (one in three women between age 41 …
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“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” — Sheryl Sandberg COO of Facebook On International Women’s Day, we take the time to reflect and ask “how close are we to realizing Sheryl Sandberg’s vision?” Let’s look at the stats: Of the 526 Named Executive Officers (‘NEOs’ – think c-suite executives) at Canada’s 100 largest …
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You may be among the many new Moms that experience back pain (low back pain, mid back pain, and upper back pain), incontinence (leaking urine unintentionally when sneezing, running, or jumping), bulging stomach (sometimes called a “pooch”), as well as pelvic instability which can lead to pelvic girdle pain. If you’re experiencing back pain after giving birth, or you …
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We love spotlighting our fantastic team members. Today we’re getting to know Willem, a physiotherapist and Clinic Team Manager at Melrose Physiotherapy in Toronto, Ontario. Willem brings his passion and energy to everything he does, even his spotlight answers! We’re sure you’ll feel his excitement and really get a feel for what it’s like to be a practicing physiotherapist …
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Although many of us try to ignore aches and pains, having these sensations in your big toe can be concerning when they interfere with your ability to do basic activities like walk or take the stairs. You’ve heard of gout before, and your big toe hurts, so is that what’s causing your pain? Did you know that there are …
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Today we’re focusing on another team member from Highgate Health. Melina Lake brings such energy and excitement to her answers that we’re sure you’ll love getting to know her and what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C. too! Name: Melina Lake Education: RMT 3000 hour Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Bachelor …
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Today we’re focusing on one of our amazing team members, Daniel Linaric. Whether you’re a recent graduate that’s just starting out, a long-time practitioner, or even a patient, we’re sure you’ll love getting to know what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C., enjoy! Name: Daniel Linaric, RMT Education: West Coast College of Massage Therapy …
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You never realize how much you use your jaw throughout the day—yawning, eating, talking—until simple movements in the joint cause you pain. Then, it’s all you can think about. You may be experiencing TMJ disorder, the most common cause of facial pain. The fastest way to manage and eliminate that pain is to first know what it is, why …
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