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 […]
25Feb
Can Physical Activity Change our Mood Through our Gut?
- On February 25, 2019
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Gut Microbiota The gut microbiota are microorganisms or bacteria that reside in our intestinal tract that assist with the digestive process. Everyone has approximately 100 trillion microorganisms within their digestive system! Each person has a unique collection and assortment of these bacteria which are unique as our fingerprints. These gut bacteria play a fundamental role […]
11Feb
Nature’s Benefits For Chronic Pain
- On February 11, 2019
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Written by: Christine Campbell Chronic pain is a widespread, disabling condition than affects an estimated twenty percent of people in the world. Pain is usually regarded as chronic if it lasts or reoccurs for periods of three to six months, which is beyond the normal amount of time for healing. Chronic pain can contribute to […]
05Nov
The Big Three To Relieve Low Back Pain
- On November 5, 2017
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Written by: Christine Campbell Back pain plagues four out of five Canadians at some point throughout their lifespan. It can be quite debilitating, and affect basic tasks throughout your day. Often clients describe how their back pain started, perhaps by reaching down to grab something off the floor or by twisting and reaching. This is […]
06Jun
What’s Your Running Cadence?
- On June 6, 2017
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Written by: Christine Campbell Are you just starting to run? Or, are you a seasoned runner? Do you prefer short distances or racking up the km’s? Regardless of these questions you should know about your cadence. A cadence is the number of times your foot strikes the ground during a given amount of time. Your […]
07Feb
Prevention Is The Best Treatment For Osteoporosis
- On February 7, 2017
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Written by: Christine Campbell There are many things that affect your risk to osteoporosis, with the primary modifiable factors being smoking, drinking and a sedentary lifestyle. However, the following exercises can to help prevent or limit the effects of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Strength Training: By using resistance of some type, whether it be weights or […]
02Dec
Our Poor Little Feet…
- On December 2, 2016
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Our poor feet! Many of us take our feet for granted, until there is a problem with them. Putting them in high heels, walking for miles on them, shoving them into shoes! There are many products out there to help feet: over priced cushiony running shoes, orthotics and gel inserts to name a few. It’s […]
21Nov
Healthy Gifts For The Holidays!
- On November 21, 2016
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Gift giving is one of my favorite things. Coming up with a special gift for people I care about means a great deal to me. I try and think about them as a person, the things that they love to do or want to do and that is how I base my creative thoughts. Maybe […]