Gardening can be a form of exercise. Doing basic gardening tasks such as weeding, trimming and raking can burn up to 300 calories an hour. It’s a good way to maintain flexibility and range of motion...
Physiotherapy Practical Information
Why French Women Don’t Pee Their Pants When They Laugh
This article from Chatelaine hit the nail on the head: every woman who has given birth, whether vaginally or by C-section, needs to take care of their pelvic floor! Every woman needs to know how...
4 Reasons to Try Yoga When You Are Recovering From Pain
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...
New Research: Top 4 Insights on Pregnancy-Related Diastasis Recti
A diastasis recti (DRA) is the gap in the abdominal muscles that occurs during and after pregnancy while your body accommodates for your growing baby. Here’s some new information that is emerging...
Your Journey to a Better Back: Part 5- Back strengthening exercises
Once you’re feeling better and don’t have particular pain, you can try these two exercises that target the deep back muscles. They shouldn’t be painful, but rather just challenging for your muscles...
Your Journey to a Better Back: Part II- Move More!
This is Part 2 out of 5 short videos on Your Journey to a Better Back, and we’re speaking about the importance of movement– it doesn’t have to be a new sport or formalized program at the gym. Here...
The 5 Essentials of Healthy Desk Work
Sitting posture is key! We all know it’s not a great thing for the body to sit for many hours every day, so at least have most of that time with minimal stressors on your body. Sit with a...
