As a Physiotherapist, I see people who have pain. Together we work on strategies to help that pain and get to the root of the problem, and often for a period of time I will ask people to limit certain activities, but the big picture is to get someone back to full function and have […]
I’ve spoken about the McKenzie system before– see here. It is one of the most researched areas within physiotherapy, and I have summarized a great article by Stephen May and Richard Rosedale, where over 50 clinicians from 15 different countries assessed and treated over 750 patients who had spinal pain. Data was analyzed for several […]
The season is fast approaching, and whether your interest is downhill or cross-country skiing, you should put in some preparation to ensure that your body is ready when the snow falls. Injury prevention when skiing involves more than just physical strength: one has to be mentally prepared and of course, ensure that the equipment is […]
Having a firm roll to support the natural curve in the lower back is a key way to prevent slouching in essentially any kind of chair. Use it by keeping your butt close to the back, and pushing the roll down as far as it will go, then just relax back around it. Initially it […]
So many people are using their phone, iPad or other devices so often through the day, and it can lead over time to soreness in the tendons of the thumb due to overuse. This article from The Globe and Mail outlines a few thoughts on managing this pain, and different tactics to try with your […]
The pelvic floor group of muscles act like any other muscle in your body, and they take consistent work to make them stronger and get them flexible. It is important that they get regular use, and you have to train your brain to know how to contract the pelvic floor muscles properly and build endurance […]
The group of muscles that make up the base of your core are collectively called the pelvic floor. They are muscles like every other muscle in your body, they are just inside, so most people don’t give them any thought until they start to have a problem, like leaking(incontinence) or when the bladder or uterus […]
No one has ever told me that they feel they have injured their (fill in the blank here) because they are too strong. I agree with this article in The Globe and Mail on two tenets of strength training. I would also emphasize that form is important, and breathing is even more important, especially with […]
Breathing is under-rated. People who lift weights understand that it is important to breath when actually lifting the weight, since holding your breath can increase blood pressure or potentially cause a hernia. It is important to breath with exertion to control the increase in abdominal pressure that happens. Women who work with a pelvic health […]
