Aaron Dobie
Healthy Aging: The Benefits of Grip Strength
The benefits of a strong grip for healthy aging and fracture prevention
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Aaron Dobie
- Sep 21, 2023
- 3 min
Harnessing the Power of Exercise-Induced Analgesia: A Natural Pain Relief Solution
The Science, Benefits and How-To Behind Exercise-Induced Analgesia
Chris Kennedy
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Patrick Chiu
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
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.
susanherdman
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
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… ...
susanherdman
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
Step To It!
The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the Public Health Agency of Canada recommend approximately 150 minutes per week of...
susanherdman
- Aug 6, 2022
- 3 min
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...
susanherdman
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
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...
susanherdman
- May 2, 2022
- 5 min
Yardwork & Injury Prevention
How to prevent injuries as we start the spring hussle
susanherdman
- Apr 4, 2022
- 3 min
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
susanherdman
- Mar 11, 2022
- 4 min
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...
susanherdman
- Feb 3, 2022
- 4 min
Nadine Stunzi
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
How A Top National Cyclist Is Battling Cancer
A short interview and telehealth physio session with Magnus Manson, a national downhill 2018 champion.
susanherdman
- Dec 21, 2021
- 4 min
“The older I get the tighter companies are putting the lids on jars”
Grip strength as we age
susanherdman
- Dec 2, 2021
- 7 min
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...
susanherdman
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
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.
susanherdman
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Happy Hallowe'en
It’s time for “Trick or Treatment!” Calling ALL Witches, Warlocks, Zombies, Vampires, Monsters, Skeletons and things that go “bump” in...
susanherdman
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
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...
susanherdman
- Jul 22, 2021
- 4 min
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,...
susanherdman
- Jun 17, 2021
- 5 min
Frozen Shoulder - A Chilling Mystery!
What is it? Frozen Shoulder (FS) is also known in the medical field as “Adhesive Capsulitis”, which, when broken down into English, means...
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