02Aug
Vertigo – Physio Can Help!
- Posted by Christine
- On August 2, 2016
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Did you know physiotherapy can assist patients with vertigo? A bad spell of vertigo can leave people feeling very debilitated. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and difficulty walking. There are many causes of vertigo, or dizziness, which include: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo BPPV, acute vestibular neuronitis or labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease or migraine disorders. This article focuses […]
27Jul
22Jul
Scoliosis And Zebrafish!
- Posted by Christine
- On July 22, 2016
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Did you know that 3% of the children in the world are affected by scoliosis? But we till don’t fully understand why it happens. A recent study has indicated that a disruption in the flow of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) may cause idiopathic scoliosis in Zebrafish. So what? Curves in the Zebrafish could be restored by […]
13Jun
Take A Hike!
- Posted by Christine
- On June 13, 2016
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What to Bring and How to Prep for a Hike How prepared you are for a hike can either make or break your day. If you are fueled properly and have the right clothes and supplies, you can get outside and enjoy being in nature! I love being in the great outdoors, it calms my […]
10Jun
How Much Is Too Much?
- Posted by Christine
- On June 10, 2016
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Are you drinking too much? Have you ever heard of hyponatremia? We are often bombarded with messages of drinking more water, however some of us are actually drinking too much! Exertional hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, is caused by two distinct components, which may arise with prolonged exercise (more than 4 hours): drinking too much […]
08Jun
Run Forest, Run!
- Posted by Christine
- On June 8, 2016
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What’s your cadence? Are you just starting to run? Have you run for a long time? Do you prefer short distances or racking up the km’s? Regardless of these questions you should know about your cadence! Cadence means how many steps you take in a given amount of time. Naturally, we should take about 3 […]
02Jun
Sweaty Mess…
- Posted by Christine
- On June 2, 2016
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Since there are lots of reasons to do interval training, my workout today consisted of running and cycle intervals. At McMaster University (yay McMaster, that’s where I did my Kinesiology degree) they have determined that doing interval training can be just as effective as a longer, steady state workout. Here’s more info if you want: http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/article/kinesiologists-column-a-hit-in-globe-and-mail/ […]
16May
Lyme Disease Treatment
- Posted by Christine
- On May 16, 2016
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Warmer weather is finally here! However, that means ticks are here too! In 2013 KFL&A Public Health reported that 23% of the ticks brought in for testing were positive for Lyme disease! The percentage of ticks carrying Lyme is rising and so are the number of patient cases. Physiotherapy can be helpful throughout the various stages […]
27Aug
How To Prevent Injuries For The Upcoming Fall Sporting Season
- Posted by Christine
- On August 27, 2015
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Many fall sports will kick off in the next few weeks, so consider some of these pointers to decrease the risk of injury which will keep athletes out of rehab and on the field! A study was conducted (systematic review – where really smart people compared the results from multiple different studies) which evaluated the […]
12Aug
Christine’s Philosophy
- Posted by Christine
- On August 12, 2015
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About Christine Campbell Christine is a Registered Physiotherapist, and the sole owner of Move Authentically Physiotherapy. Christine previously worked at Podium Sports Therapy for the past four years and has recently decided to venture out on her own! She loves helping her clients reach their goals and enjoy life pain free! Examine The Whole Body as […]