Physiotherapy Practical Information

Only have a few minutes and want to try some body weight exercises at home? Try these to work your core!Mat exercises  

This recent study looks at static stretching, specifically the sit-and-reach test. The argument has always been that hamstring flexibility is important to activities of daily living and sports...

In life, we look down all of the time– our hands are in front of us and we are constantly looking down at what our hands are doing, right? Over time, your neck might become sore, and here is a nice...

I always hesitate to use the word “normal”, as there are so many factors that go into how often you pee. If you typically get up once in the night, then that is probably normal for you. If your...

There has been plenty of conversation lately around doing plank exercises after age 50—is it safe? What is the effect of estrogen depletion of skeletal muscles? Can doing planks to strengthen the...

A new study in the British Medical Journal looked at the bone density of elite cyclist and runners, and found that the cyclists had thinner bones than the runners, even though many of the cyclists...

Elevation Physiotherapy & Wellness :: The Fascination with Fascia New research indicates that certain cells found in the fascia communicate directly with the nervous system, each other, and with...

Elevation Physiotherapy & Wellness :: Why Strengthen Your Hips When It's Your Knees that Hurt? Pain at the front of your knee is often called patellofemoral syndrome, and can be a nagging ache...

Elevation Physiotherapy & Wellness :: Snow Shoveling Tips for Canada's "Other" Winter Sport! With winter comes snow, and with snow comes shoveling. Snow shoveling can be the cause of muscle and...