7 Exercises for Good Posture
We hear all the time about how important it is to maintain good posture. The fact of the matter is that proper posture can help prevent pain by ensuring your body is under the least amount of stress possible. It…
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Sitting All Day? You Should Do These 5 Daily Exercises
It’s no secret: Society is becoming more and more sedentary. As technology has begun to replace the manual labor workforce, we spend more time sitting than we ever have. This makes intentional forms of exercise more important than ever before.…
Strains VS Sprains: What’s the Difference?
Strains and sprains sound almost interchangeable. While they may feel and sound somewhat similar, they are actually two different injuries, sometimes even requiring slightly different rehab approaches. And if you’ve gotten them confused before, rest assured you aren’t the only…
Do You Really Lose Muscle As You Age?
While thinking that age is just a number is a great outlook on life, as time goes on, every person experiences inevitable age-related changes. Muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, happens naturally as you age. After the age of 30,…
Exercises Routines and Being Active with Limited Mobility
According to Statistics Canada, about 20.6% of individuals 65 years and older have a mobility disability. While wear and tear naturally occurs over time, even just a few minutes of physical activity a day can help you live a healthier…
What to Do When You Think You’ve Experienced Whiplash
Whiplash is a common injury that typically occurs due to rear-end car accidents. However, these aren’t the only circumstances where whiplash can happen. Whiplash can also be caused by sporting accidents or falls. Technically, any trauma to the neck may…
Why Children and Youth Should Visit a Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy is a well-known go-to for adults and seniors alike. But what about children and youth? Is physiotherapy appropriate for these ages? From helping your child overcome an injury to the prevention of injuries and reducing growing pains, a physiotherapist…
5 Winter Activity Ideas for Seniors in Winnipeg
Winter is upon us! As the cold weather continues and the snow begins to pile up, you might feel at a loss when it comes to winter activity ideas. Plus, the cold might not feel all that inviting. Yet, there’s…
Recovering After Birth: Can You Lift Your Toddler Right Afterwards?
Post-partum recovery is full of blurred lines. Generally, what you can do often comes down to how you’re feeling and how you’re specific recovery is going. This is why it’s hard to find a hard-and-fast rule regarding whether or not…
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: What Should You Know? How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t anything to be embarrassed or ashamed about. In fact, about one in three women experience this at some point in their life. It’s more common than you might think! Your pelvic floor can become weak through…