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Harnessing the Power of Exercise-Induced Analgesia: A Natural Pain Relief Solution
The Science, Benefits and How-To Behind Exercise-Induced Analgesia
Aaron Dobie
Sep 21, 20233 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.
Patrick Chiu
Mar 6, 20232 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… ...
susanherdman
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Skin Cancer
We got your back, Jack! It’s fairly common knowledge that physiotherapists are trained to deal with a wide variety of aches, sprains,...
susanherdman
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Yardwork & Injury Prevention
How to prevent injuries as we start the spring hussle
susanherdman
May 2, 20225 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
susanherdman
Apr 4, 20223 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...
susanherdman
Mar 11, 20224 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.
Nadine Stunzi
Jan 4, 20223 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...
susanherdman
Dec 2, 20217 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.
susanherdman
Nov 11, 20214 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...
susanherdman
Sep 30, 20212 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...
susanherdman
Aug 25, 20213 min read
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...
susanherdman
Jun 17, 20215 min read
Understanding Pain
On November 30, 2020, I presented on "Understanding your Pain". Enjoy the recording! By: Patrick Chiu Patrick has a particular interest...
Patrick Chiu
May 19, 20211 min read
Soreness After Workout: What’s Normal?
The sun is shining! The sky is blue! The thermometer’s mercury is no longer hovering near the bottom of the glass. It’s finally time to...
susanherdman
Apr 26, 20216 min read
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) Pain
The temporomandibular joint, commonly known in medical and lay-terms as TMJ, is the main joint of your mouth. It connects your jaw bone...
Patrick Chiu
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Hand Numbness: May your nerves live long and prosper!
Have you ever had your hand(s) fall asleep? It’s a weird, awful, and awkward sensation – like having a “dead” weight attached to the end...
susanherdman
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Trigger Fingers
In today’s culture, each finger has its own meaning: - You can give someone a Thumbs-up - The Index finger is most commonly used for...
susanherdman
Feb 11, 20213 min read
7 Chronic Pain Discoveries that can Change Your Life
Chronic Pain Discoveries:
1) Pain is always real
2) Many contributors to pain
3) Pain protects tissues
4) Pain doesn't mean damage
Patrick Chiu
May 8, 20203 min read
8 Habits to Boost our Happiness
Here's a brief summary of the Yale University course - The Science of Well-Being by Dr. Laurie Santos on improving our well-being
Patrick Chiu
May 6, 20203 min read
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