25Nov
New Beginnings
- On November 25, 2023
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Dear clients and friends, After seven amazing years at Kingston Integrated Healthcare, I am moving my practice to 817 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON. Although it will be a different physical space, my intention is to provide the same great care you have come to know. I am eternally grateful for Sonya and all that she […]
12Jun
Breathing Assessment & Treatment Individual Sessions
- On June 12, 2023
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We offer scheduled group breathing classes, or one-on-one appointments with our Physiotherapists. Breathing Assessment During this session, we will take a full history of your concern and is interested to know exactly what you’ve been experiencing. Some people who struggle with Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD) share symptoms such as the following: Breathlessness Numbness in […]
12Jun
Breathing Pattern Disorder
- On June 12, 2023
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Have you noticed that you’re short of breath? Or perhaps sighing or yawning a lot? These are common symptoms of a Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD). BPD is an umbrella term that describes inappropriate breathing with no apparent cause, which is persistent enough to cause symptoms. A relatively common diagnosis under this umbrella, is Hyperventilation Syndrome. […]
09Jun
Breathing Resources
- On June 9, 2023
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Want to learn even more about Breathing Pattern Disorder, or Long-COVID-19? Here are some great resources! Breathing Pattern Disorder: Bradcliff Breathing Method Bradcliff offers great courses, which Christine has taken! They also offer some resources for patients on Disordered Breathing, common triggers, and more. The University of Newcastle, Australia The University of […]
09Jun
Breathing Classes
- On June 9, 2023
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Introducing Breathing Assessment & Treatment Group Classes for Physiotherapy Clients at Kingston Integrated Healthcare with Christine Campbell, MScPT 4 Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm to 8pm, upstairs at KIHC These small in-person group classes** are recurring, and designed for current clients of Christine Campbell. Participants will leave with an individualized treatment plan (and sometimes homework!) pertaining to that class’s main topic of […]
20Feb
Just Breathe!
- On February 20, 2023
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“Just breathe!” This is often much easier said than done! There is a great deal that goes into healthy breathing, especially given the stressors of the twenty-first century. Breathing is foundational to our health and yet many of us are not breathing well. Dysfunctional breathing can impact many facets of our lives, including our sleep […]
20Feb
A Breath Of Fresh Air
- On February 20, 2023
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What are Breathing Pattern Disorders? Breathing pattern disorders (BPDs) include a range of abnormal respiratory patterns, such as shallow breathing from our upper chest, or hyperventilation, where we breathe too quickly. Breathing dysfunctions impact our energy levels, mental clarity, chronic pain conditions, and overall wellbeing. Learn even more about what Breathing Pattern Disorders are. How […]
16Jul
Physiotherapy Can Help You Dance
- On July 16, 2021
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There are many sports that demand a great deal from the body, however, dance is one that requires an alarming amount of flexibility, true stabilizing strength and incredible balance. Dancers are constantly pushing the limits of what the human body can do, and therefore often suffer from multiple injuries through their dancing career. In this […]
09May
Injury Prevention for Runners
- On May 9, 2021
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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 possible. It is easy to develop repetitive strain issues, as we take 160-180 steps per minute. So, in […]
09May
The Struggle of Habit Building
- On May 9, 2021
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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 tips from his book […]