Can yoga help to relieve my lower back pain? As physiotherapists we are often asked if yoga will help with lower back pain. While the answer is not exactly black-and-white, a recent study helps to support our typical advice of “YES!”, yoga can certainly help relieve lower back pain. Yoga has been around almost 4000 years and has many forms. … Read More
5 simple exercises you can do at work
Looking for exercises you can do at work? “Get out your seat and jump around!” So you may look somewhat foolish if you literally start jumping at your workstation for exercise, but we thought these song lyrics were appropriate because it’s what we wish some of our patients would do to get at least some exercise while at work! But, for … Read More
Rehabilitation following a meniscus tear
So your doc said you have a meniscus tear? Ouch! And now you are wondering what rehabilitation will be like. This is going to depend on whether or not you had surgery and how bad the tear is. Small meniscus tears are common and can even heal on their own if in the right place, which is the outside one-third … Read More
Hockey Injury Prevention
The 2013-2014 NHL hockey season is underway!! Whether or not you are a weekend warrior or a pro hockey player, injuries on the ice can put you on the bench really quickly. Think about it…. you have solid ice, two razor sharp blades on each player, sticks, a puck that can exceed speeds of 160 km/h, hitting and collisions … Read More
Got Stress? Learn breathing techniques that can help reduce it!
Breathing. Most of us do not spend even a second thinking about it throughout the day. It’s automatic right? What is there to think about? Good questions. In a nutshell, our breathing patterns change according to both internal and external factors and can often be an indicator of our overall health. But unlike a lot of other internal bodily functions … Read More
Types of Physiotherapy Exercises
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” … Read More
What to Expect from a Physiotherapy Program
In our last post, “Why Should I See a Physiotherapist?” we talked about taking that leap of faith in physiotherapy and the benefits of doing so. Now that we’ve got your attention, you probably want to know what your physiotherapy program will include. Just like when you visit different doctors you may get some degree of variance in your program depending on the … Read More
Why Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Are you asking yourself “Why Should I See A Physiotherapist?” Most likely someone recommended you try physiotherapy and now you’ve decided to find out for yourself if it will be worth your time. Good, the fact that you are researching it means you are already taking a proactive approach to getting better!! Whether it was a recommendation from your doctor … Read More
How To Prevent Workplace Injury
Contrary to popular belief, sitting at a computer all day is still considered physical activity. Like other physical activities, it can cause serious trauma and damage to your body. The following are tips to prevent workplace injury.
11 Hot Tips for Running in Winter
Don’t let falling temperatures and dwindling daylight discourage you from keeping up with your running routine. Running in cold weather can help shake the winter blues, increase your energy level and ensure you’re in ideal shape when bathing suit season rolls back around. The following are some winter running tips to keep you safe and educated during the harsh Winnipeg winter.