Despite what you might hear from anti-ice gurus that tend to be sensationalized on the internet, ice isn’t the bad guy.
Read MoreSomeone that hurt their back badly from lifting may be reluctant to do any lifting now because of fear. They're not being wimps, their brain is telling them to protect themselves from further injury.
Read MoreFrom a young age, hockey players have been taught to play through pain and push themselves to the limit. We're not respecting the pain, we're not respecting the signal.
Read MoreWhile it may not sound exciting, striving for balance in our everyday lives can promote an assortment of benefits. In fact, the benefits of physical balance go far beyond just being able to walk steadily.
Read MoreWe need to step away from saying “you cannot do this” to “let's find a way”.
Read MoreNapping can be a great way to refresh your mind and body, increase productivity, and enhance your creativity. It puts the body in a relaxed state, counteracting the effects of daily stress.
Read MoreWhether it's a back rub from your partner or a hand massage during a manicure, a good rubdown can be a total godsend. So why would you have any hesitation in having one?
Read MorePhysiotherapists regularly treat sciatica and have terrific results.
Read MoreFinding a means for patients to move in ways they haven’t in the past, can have a dramatic affect on how they feel.
Read MoreYou will never always be motivated so you must learn to be disciplined.
Read MoreWhen in doubt, listen to your body. Studies show that humans feel thirst before any negative effects of dehydration begin. So when you’re thirsty, drink up!
Read MoreEnjoying my internship with the Diamond Physiotherapy family.
Read MoreI have shifted my role from practitioner to teacher to assist Shanahan, a physiotherapy student from Brunel University in London, England, who is in the clinic as part of a six week placement.
Read MoreYou have to be willing to invest in your health.
Read MoreWith the welcome arrival of summer, many people are tackling outside chores that put a very unique demand on the musculoskeletal system after winter hibernation.
Read MoreApproximately 3.5 million Canadians experience incontinence and not NEARLY enough people talk about.
Read MoreIf we do not stand up to talk about this openly, educating ourselves on how to understand the issues of racism, how to address them and how to eliminate them, society will never move forward.
Read MoreIncreasing numbers of our population are dealing with mobility challenges that may inhibit them from attending traditional physiotherapy clinics.
Read MoreNo matter what type of health care provider you are seeking to guide you through your health journey, it is critical that they be the right fit.
Read MoreThe power of sleep is something that has been long discussed and we now know that it has long-term implications on health.
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