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Bringing new life into the world is joyful, but you have to face a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to your body. Some pregnancy side-effects will stick around after the baby is born. Doing some in-home physical therapy exercises and massage therapy can help you cope with postnatal changes in your body. To […]

The standard 9-5 job can force you to sit in a static position for long periods of time. Although you are allowed to take several breaks throughout the day, those breaks won’t be enough over the long-term. Your arms, neck, shoulders, back, and hips will be stressed and in need of flexibility. Do these stretching […]

Did you know that your foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles? And yet, the feet are the least pampered part of the body. Pampering your feet with physical therapy such as foot reflexology might be just what these hard workers need. Reflexology involves applying pressure to the feet in specific […]

It happens all too often. You spend a little more time on the treadmill or suddenly run a marathon, and you’ll feel intense pain in your shins. This pain is called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or colloquially known as shin splints. Generally, shin pain arises from a combination of three structures: Muscles Tenoperiosteum Shinbone […]

Did you know that squats are one of the best lower body exercises? It is one of the best exercise therapies regardless of your fitness and core physio goals. Squats can improve your movement patterns, burn a lot of calories, and build your upper body strength. Here are some common squatting mistakes to avoid while […]

If you have ever been in a gym, sports store, or physio clinic, you may have seen a foam roller. Many people don’t know the many advantages to using the foam roller. Foam roller exercise therapy is a physical solution that provides numerous benefits. The therapy is a form of self-massage that can be done […]

Do you know how important is it to correct your overall posture? A straight and flexible spine has the potential to provide you with lifelong wellness. But today, many people start experiencing the negative effects of poor posture at an early stage because they don’t perform exercises to improve their posture. Planks A good posture […]

Back pain, whether lower, middle, or upper back, is a common problem that can interfere with your daily work or your personal life. Up to 80% of the population experience back pain at some point in their lives. The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks, and spine. Problems […]

Post-operative pain, swelling, and bruising are a normal part of the recovery process following knee surgery, but, some patients find the pain and discomfort to be an obstacle to their daily activities. Educating yourself about the pain prior to the surgery can reduce your fears and help you manage your expectations. So, here are some […]

Erb’s palsy or Erb-Duchennepalsy is a paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the Brachial Plexus, specifically the upper brachial plexus. It is the most common birth related neuropraxia (about 48%). Mechanism of injury The most common cause of Erb’s palsy is dystocia, an abnormal or difficult childbirth or labor. For example, it can […]

With arthritis comes joint pain. By changing some simple habits anyone can make small changes to for big impact over time. Not sure where to start? Let us help you by outlining some tips that you can instill in your daily life to deal with arthritis.   1. Reduce Stress   Negative stress has never […]

Staying healthy is not a natural process but a choice of the person. Maintaining good health needs a healthy diet that provides the necessary nutrition to the body. Along with a good diet, it is also necessary that a person gets involved in physical exercise. Physical exercise is essential to keep your body functional throughout […]

According to a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canadians are one of the world’s biggest users of antidepressants. Many clinical guidelines say that antidepressants should not be the first-line treatment for mild or moderate depression. Clinicians have been advised by the authorities not to prescribe antidepressants because of the concerns […]

Cervical radiculopathy is commonly known as the “pinched nerve” disease. It occurs due to compression of a nerve at the neck, which compels it to branch out in opposition to the direction of the spinal cord. The common causes of cervical radiculopathy are arthritis, tumor, spinal stenosis, ruptured disk (especially among young people) and the […]

Balance problems become a real issue to tackle as people get older (especially as the age approaches 70 or more). The main reason for balance problems arises lies in the dysfunction of the vestibular systems.  One of the harmful effects of having the vestibular disorder is an altered the perception of spatial orientation. For the […]

Stimulates sound sleep People are often unable to get a sound sleep when they are battling with pain in the joints, arms or legs. Unsound sleep can cause many health issues such as heart attack, diabetes, and high blood pressure, to name a few. If you also experience pain in your limbs and joints and […]

Does your desk job cause immense discomfort in the form of back or neck pain? Probably it your posture or the height of the chair or desk that causes this issue. But, if you do not pay heed to the problem, then it may worsen. Sitting in the wrong posture such as hunching your back […]

Physical therapy and massage therapy have the same goal – to restore muscle strength and relieve pain. Both of the therapies use soft tissue manipulation to help treat the condition and release the stress within muscles. Sometimes, people are in a dilemma as to which one to choose for their condition. No doubt both of […]

Some of the best physical exercises for your body don’t require you to go to the gym. Simple physical activities that can be synced with your daily routine can do wonders to your body and health. They can help you to keep your weight under control, improve your muscle strength and flexibility, strengthen your bones, […]

What are Throwing Injuries?   Throwing injuries are injuries caused to the shoulder, arm, wrist, or elbow due to overhand sports like softball, baseball, and basketball or due to activities that cause stress in any of the parts of the hand. Constant pressure, over time, can lead to serious conditions like tendonitis, ulnar collateral ligament […]