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The Big Three To Relieve Low Back Pain

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  • 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 […]
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What’s Your Running Cadence?

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  • 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 […]
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Prevention Is The Best Treatment For Osteoporosis

  • Posted by Christine
  • 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 […]

Our Poor Little Feet…

  • Posted by Christine
  • 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 […]
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Healthy Gifts For The Holidays!

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  • 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 […]

Spruce Up Your Workout!

  • Posted by Christine
  • On September 21, 2016
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Do your workouts need a little freshness? Try this routine … ​Warm up 5 minutes – get the blood flowing, no static stretches. Jump up, jump up, and get down. ​Workout ​5 rounds of 20 Air Squats ​10 Push-ups ​20 Lunges ​10 Tricep Dips (can do these off a couch/chair) ​20 Burpees
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]

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 […]