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HOW TO MAKE PHYSIOTHERAPY WORK FOR YOU
A physiotherapist is a university-trained “movement specialist” able to help injured people reach optimal body function so they can return to a normal life. He or she will assess your injury, specifically, the quality and quantity of movement and offer the best treatment possible towards a quick recovery. So why do some folks heal quicker than others? There are several reasons why healing rates vary; some are under the client’s co...
Posted on 2019-03-04
Pain Part Two: Non-pharmaceutical Management Strategies for Persistent Pain.
If you have missed the first part of my blog on pain, please feel free to read; it will help explain pain and will also provide insight to the information that is to follow. However, a good recap is important for learning, so here are the most important points from part one of my blog on persistent pain!
1. Research shows that pain is purely a perception of the brain. Meaning that the brain receives stimuli...
Posted on 2018-12-28
Falls ... how can we prevent them?
Did you know?
Every year, between 20 and 30 of hospitalizations for injuries among seniors. In addition, they are the cause of 95.(1) The side effects of some medications can increase the risk of falling by lowering your balance or altering your waking state.
An assessment and modification of your living environment can reduce the chances of falling by 20 (1).
It is also important to have good vision. Make sure you have an eye exam at the reco...
Posted on 2018-12-21
Persistent Pain Part 1- What is it?
Pain. How can one four letter word be so multi-facet and complex? Despite all of the advances in today’s technology and medicine, our society as a whole seems to be struggling with the management of pain now more than ever. This seems to be especially true when i...
Posted on 2018-12-13
Shoveling snow; a health hazard or a safe physical activity?
Winter has arrived; some people will say too soon, while others are ecstatic. With February-like weather in November, we might be looking ahead to a longer winter than what we’re accustomed too. Shoveling snow will become part of our regular routine for the next several months. Should we be looking forward to it or concerned (i.e. pain)?
Shoveling is certainly a type of exercise that requires some physical strength and cardio...
Posted on 2018-12-07
