09May
Injury Prevention for Runners
- On May 9, 2021
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Now that the weather is getting warmer, some of you may be excited to get back to running! Running is a great cardiovascular exercise, and a lovely way to spend time outdoors. As running is considered an impact activity, it is important to make sure our gait and running technique is as mechanically efficient as […]
09May
The Struggle of Habit Building
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Written by: Christine Campbell Are you someone that struggles to add in new healthy habit? You are not alone! We can have the best of intentions, but it is a human struggle to implement a new behaviour. James Clear wrote an awesome book on habit building called Atomic Habits. Here are some of the helpful […]
09May
How Foot Strengthening Can Help Prevent Injuries
- On May 9, 2021
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Written by: Christine Campbell Many of us take our feet for granted until there is a problem with them, like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. In this article we will break down why these injuries are so common and what to do to prevent or treat them. Feet are our shock eliminators, our weight supporting […]
08May
How to Avoid Gardening Injuries
- On May 8, 2021
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Exciting news, gardening season is on its way and many are eager to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty! On top of being a great stress reliever, gardening is a way to get fresh air and exercise your creativity. It is also a great activity to improve your cardiovascular system, flexibility, […]
08May
Tissue Tolerance: The Key to Injury Prevention
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Written by: Christine Campbell All tissues in our body have a certain level of tolerance or ability to manage a load. The level is different for each muscle, and the amount of tolerance each muscle has can depend on a variety of different factors. By understanding the concept of tissue tolerance, we can often avoid […]
24Jan
Helpful Daily Stretches For The Average Desk Jockey
- On January 24, 2021
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Exercises to help the Average Desk Jockey The following exercises are great to help support the areas that end up taking the brunt end of the force from sitting at a computer all day: Chin Tucks: Start in a seated position with your shoulders pulled back and down. Look straight forward. Tuck your chin in, […]
24Jan
Creating An Ergonomic Workspace
- On January 24, 2021
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Chair Set-Up for an Ergonomic Workspace There are many chairs available that claim to be ergonomic, but ergonomic is not a one-size-fits all solution and finding a good fit with a chair is one of the most challenging aspects of an ergonomic set up. Given that we may have fewer options than usual during a […]
24Jan
How Is Screen Time Impacting Youth?
- On January 24, 2021
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Written by: Christine Campbell As technology advances the number of device related injuries continue to rise, especially in children. As many of us know, the use mobile devices and the amount of time utilizing devices has increased dramatically. One of the issues with mobile device use is the posture that is adapted, which can cause […]
24Jan
Healthy Home-Work Habits
- On January 24, 2021
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Written by: Ashley Jeon Here is a quick 5 minute read to help you understand ergonomics to optimize your work set-up, time, and energy. Although a full ergonomic assessment is ideal, there are quick, easy, and affordable ways to optimize your workspace on your own. We want to provide you with the tools and knowledge […]
01Jan
Is Tele-Rehab Right For You?
- On January 1, 2021
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You may have already heard of ‘Virtual care,’ a growing service, which is also known as Telerehabilitation or Tele-health. It is the professional delivery of online physiotherapy services, available to you with the click of a button! Although virtual care does not offer hands-on services, it allows for the application of the two most important […]