Burnout is something we have all experienced. It makes following through with a task much more difficult and can lower your quality of life, sometimes greatly. HelpGuide described burnout as “a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.” What Makes … Read More
How Physiotherapists Treat a Concussion
Concussion is one of the most common types of mild traumatic brain injury. Physiocanhelp.ca stated that a concussion results from the head and neck moving too rapidly backward and forward. “The rapid movement, often caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body, can cause chemical changes in the brain. This makes it more difficult for brain cells … Read More
What is Whiplash, and When Should It Be Treated?
Injuries caused by whiplash can create long-term suffering for those affected by them. There are at least 3 million new cases of whiplash each year, and more than half of those with whiplash ultimately experience chronic symptoms. “Whiplash–a soft tissue injury to the neck–is also called neck sprain or neck strain. It is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur … Read More
How Physiotherapy Can Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Did you know that 11 million Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and that a Canadian is diagnosed with one of these conditions every 3 minutes? This is impacting the economy severely. “By 2026, an estimated 14 million Canadians will be living with diabetes at a cost of $5 billion to the public health care system,” stated Diabetes Canada. How Diabetes … Read More
3 Common Myths About the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor health doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. It’s important that the pelvic floor, which consists of a group of muscles that lie at the floor of the pelvic area, is properly toned — not too weak or too strong. When the pelvic floor muscles are imbalanced, pelvic floor dysfunction can result and drastically decrease the quality of … Read More
When to Seek Medical Help for Back Pain
Back pain is an extremely common condition. In fact, eighty percent of people will experience back pain in their lifetime, and 70 percent of adults take anti-inflammatory medications to treat the symptoms of back pain. Read on to discover more back pain statistics, as well as to learn when to seek medical help for back pain and what to do … Read More
3 Ways Chronic Pain Reduces Your Productivity at Work (and What to Do About It)
In Canada, chronic pain, which is pain that lasts for more than 90 days, is a common condition. “Among people living in private households, 16% of those aged 18 to 64 and 27% of seniors reported chronic pain. The prevalence rose to 38% for seniors living in long-term health care institutions,” per Statistics Canada. Those who experience chronic pain often … Read More
Why Diabetics Should Work with a Physiotherapist
The diabetic population has risen drastically over the past few years. In October of 2018, the World Health Organization wrote, “The number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. The global prevalence of diabetes* among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014.” … Read More
Need Relief from Frozen Shoulder? Physiotherapy Can Help
Ever heard of frozen shoulder? “Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint,” stated the Mayo Clinic. Frozen shoulder can be debilitating and even cause disability. The Mayo Clinic also said frozen shoulder begins gradually and gets worse with time. The good news about frozen shoulder is that it … Read More
Want to Get Healthier? Give Nordic Walking a Try
Over 145 million adults include walking in their exercise regime, and at least 60 percent of people walk for fun, to get from place to place, or to relax. Walking is one of the very best exercises you can participate in to improve your health. It’s low-impact and free of cost, and you can control the speed and intensity of … Read More