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Staying Active in Winter: Tips for Embracing the Chill

Aaron Dobie

Oct 233 min read

Staying Active in Winter: Tips for Embracing the Chill

As the temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, many people find it challenging to maintain their usual exercise routines.

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Healthy Aging: The Benefits of Grip Strength

Aaron Dobie

Mar 213 min read

Healthy Aging: The Benefits of Grip Strength

The benefits of a strong grip for healthy aging and fracture prevention

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Harnessing the Power of Exercise-Induced Analgesia: A Natural Pain Relief Solution

Aaron Dobie

Sep 21, 20233 min read

Harnessing the Power of Exercise-Induced Analgesia: A Natural Pain Relief Solution

The Science, Benefits and How-To Behind Exercise-Induced Analgesia

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3 Best Exercises to Prepare for Walking and Running

Chris Kennedy

Mar 6, 20232 min read

3 Best Exercises to Prepare for Walking and Running

Walking and running are both excellent forms of cardiovascular exercise that can improve your overall health and fitness. However, before...

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Patrick Chiu

Mar 6, 20232 min read

Preventing Injury while Gardening

Gardening can be a fun and rewarding activity, but it can also lead to injuries if proper precautions are not taken.

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How to Prepare for Your First Telehealth Session

susanherdman

Dec 20, 20223 min read

How to Prepare for Your First Telehealth Session

We STRONGLY recommend that you test your device and/or download the app in advance. So, you’ve booked yourself a Telehealth Appointment… ...

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susanherdman

Aug 31, 20224 min read

Step To It!

The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the Public Health Agency of Canada recommend approximately 150 minutes per week of...

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susanherdman

Aug 6, 20223 min read

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SHOULDER PULLEY

So, your physio says you need a shoulder pulley… It can get pretty overwhelming to try and find one to purchase online. A quick Google...

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susanherdman

Jun 9, 20224 min read

Rotator Cuff Tears & Aging

As people get older, it’s normal for them to think that their body is ‘falling apart’. A common scenario is waking up one morning with...

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susanherdman

May 2, 20225 min read

Yardwork & Injury Prevention

How to prevent injuries as we start the spring hussle

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susanherdman

Apr 4, 20223 min read

ACL Tears with an Easter Theme

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears of the knee more commonly occur from NON-CONTACT mechanisms than direct contact (2). ie. The injury

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Say Something “Funny”… - What is the Funny Bone?

susanherdman

Mar 11, 20224 min read

Say Something “Funny”… - What is the Funny Bone?

No matter your choice of expletive – from the old “Dangnabbit!!” to the more modern “F**k!”, it’s definitely NOT funny to hit your “funny...

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Going Weak at the Knees may not always be a sign of true love…

susanherdman

Feb 3, 20224 min read

Going Weak at the Knees may not always be a sign of true love…

Knee Weakness

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How A Top National Cyclist Is Battling Cancer

Nadine Stunzi

Jan 4, 20223 min read

How A Top National Cyclist Is Battling Cancer

A short interview and telehealth physio session with Magnus Manson, a national downhill 2018 champion.

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“The older I get the tighter companies are putting the lids on jars”

susanherdman

Dec 21, 20214 min read

“The older I get the tighter companies are putting the lids on jars”

Grip strength as we age

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susanherdman

Dec 2, 20217 min read

Do I need an Xray?

Every kid has (at least once!) wished for superpowers…from flying to super strength to x-ray vision! As a physiotherapist, I too used to...

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susanherdman

Nov 11, 20214 min read

Mallet Finger

Mallet Finger - a common finger injury that is a lot easier to treat right the FIRST time in order to prevent the potential complications.

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susanherdman

Sep 30, 20212 min read

Happy Hallowe'en

It’s time for “Trick or Treatment!” Calling ALL Witches, Warlocks, Zombies, Vampires, Monsters, Skeletons and things that go “bump” in...

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susanherdman

Aug 26, 20213 min read

Stress & Your Body

Stress & Your Body: Tense Brain = Tight Muscles I usually don’t write on a more personal level, but it’s been a crazy, busy, few weeks in...

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susanherdman

Jul 22, 20214 min read

Raynaud’s Disease (Syndrome)

Even though it’s summertime, do you find that you’re still suffering from cold hands? People can get cold hands for a variety of reasons,...

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