Health

How dysfunctional breathing can effect your performance and pain

Many clients wonder why physiotherapists often work on breathing as part of your recovery or rehabilitation. Improvement in the mechanics and pattern of your breath can have a major impact on your performance during activity, minimize tension around the neck and shoulders, and help with muscular stability during exercise. In fact, several studies have demonstrated […]

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Travelling and your health

When we take holidays, we like to take the opportunity to get some much needed R&R. Now, don’t get me wrong this is very important for our mental and physical health, however, it can also play a negative role if taken to far. All too often I see clients return from their holiday with complaints […]

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Types of Medical Scans

We see a lot of injuries in this clinic which means a lot of medical reports and scans. So I thought I would give a little summary of the ones we see often in case you ever find yourself needing one…hopefully not though! X-Ray X-rays are a naturally occurring form of electromagnetic radiation; they are […]

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Brushing your teeth to a healthier body

Most of us have embraced the habit of brushing our teeth twice a day and sometimes more. Its been established in our routine and we don’t question why its good for our teeth. It’s 2 minutes of brushing, 2-3 times per day of mindless activity. So I have been known to ask my clients to […]

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Yoga for Runners

Most runners are aware that cross training is important for maintaining optimal balance in the body with an activity that can be very repetitive nature. Why choose yoga? Targeting flexibility, strength, alignment, and breath, yoga can help to prevent injury, speed up recovery and improve running efficiency and form. Specifically, the practice helps to lengthen […]

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Headaches

Nobody likes a headache… But imagine if you suffered from multiple headaches a month! Unfortunately there are people out there who do. Most of us have had one, usually occurring on occasion and lasting a few hours. We are the lucky ones. Some people are plagued with debilitating and intensely painful headaches which cause years […]

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Wishing for an endless summer

Labour Day has come and gone and we had our first taste of autumn weather recently. It’s dark when I wake up and I’ve had to wear my hoodie walking to work. For those unfamiliar with Canadian culture, weather is a major conversation piece especially when summer is ending and winter approaches. Clients always assume […]

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How to survive a long haul:Physio advice for road trips and flights

Summer is a busy time of year for visiting friends, family abroad, and road-tripping across our beautiful province. Being sedentary for several hours in an often cramped and uncomfortable space can have its downfalls especially when it comes to neck and low back pain. Here are a few ways that you can mitigate the risk […]

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Preparing for the West Coast Trail

In mid August, I’ll be heading out to tackle the West Coast Trail (WCT). The WCT is 75 km in the Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It’s a trail that features lush rainforests, campsites along the beach and picturesque pacific ocean scenery. However, it’s also known for the rigors […]

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Flip Flop Season

It’s officially summer, and although we haven’t had the warmest summer yet, we are starting to sport our sandals and flip flops a lot more these days. They definitely are more breathable and comfortable in the warmer weather, but when it comes to going for a long walk or standing all day in them, they […]

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