17 Apr One Minute Wellness: Sloppy Push Up
This unprecedented time of COVID-19 has many of us working from home, going out less, driving less...
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05 Apr One Minute Wellness: Sitting Posture
During this crazy time of COVID-19, Elevation Physiotherapy & Wellness is closed with so many other businesses, and people are at home. Since it is not normal life, many people are probably sitting even more than normally. Research shows that it's best to keep moving around when you're sitting and...
02 Mar Is Carrying a Backpack Hurting Your Neck?
Backpacks can be an excellent way to carry books, binders, lunch, running shoes and other items for school or recreation, but they can be a source of temporary discomfort or eventually serious soreness. Very heavy or improperly worn backpacks can lead to poor posture, cause stress on the soft tissue in your neck and...
18 Feb Kegel Exercises for Men Post-Prostatectomy May Not Always Be Good
Kegel Exercises for Men Post-Prostatectomy May Not Always Be Good Pelvic floor physiotherapy does not equal Kegels. It also involves teaching each patient how to manage the increased pressure in the system when they cough, sneeze or move, and also learning how to appropriately engage their pelvic floor muscles as they are moving in certain...
10 Jan 9 HELPFUL BACK PAIN FACTS
1. Most back pain is not a serious, life-threatening condition. 2. A weak core does not cause back pain, ever. Really. 3. Feeling like you won't get better and avoiding moving around can make the pain last longer. 4. Imaging of the back (Xray, MRI) do not determine outcomes or how...
11 Nov Returning to Running After Baby
Let’s face it—giving birth is trauma to the body, and it takes time to heal before returning to anything even remotely athletic. Several authors established the guidelines below based on the classifications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Goom, Tom & Donnely, Grainne & Brockwell, Emma. (2019). Returning to running postnatal - Guidelines for...
04 Nov Peeing all the time? Physiotherapy can help!
Symptoms of urinary urgency or frequency are very common and can be incredibly disruptive to your life. It is not a good feeling to have to run your life by where your next bathroom is. A physiotherapist with advanced training to treat pelvic floor dysfunction can help! There are several factors that you need...
15 Oct Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reversible?
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when the bladder or the uterus starts to descend in the vagina due to the muscles and connective tissue in the area not providing enough support. It is not typically painful per se, but can create a feeling of heaviness and pressure in the vagina that gets worse the...
02 Oct Safe Return to Exercise After Baby
Exercise is good, right? But how soon is too soon after giving birth? If you had an uncomplicated vaginal birth, you can start gentle exercise (walking, stairs, breathing exercises, some abdominal exercises) almost immediately after giving birth, but clear it with a medical professional first. Research on women who begin exercise after giving birth shows...
26 Sep Prepare for Fall Hiking: 5 Minute Dynamic Stretching
Fall is such a great time to get outside for a hike and explore our paths and trails—the cooler temperatures and the bright fall colours make getting outside a wonderful and healthy activity. Whether you are new to hiking or have experience, it is important to know how to prepare for a hike. Of...