Is Physiotherapy Missing from Your Self-Care Routine?
Over the past decade, self-care has become a topic of interest to millions. Articles, quotes, and resources related to self-care are pinned thousands of times a day on Pinterest, and shared on Facebook. Self-care is discussed not just on social media, but also in doctor’s offices and counseling rooms. This thing called self-care began as […]
3 Ways Physiotherapists Ease Back Pain
“My back is killing me!” Have you ever said something like this? If so, you are part of a large community of individuals worldwide who routinely experience back pain. Whether it is chronic, acute, severe, minor, dull, or sharp, back pain puts a dent in your quality of life. But, here is some great news: […]
How Physiotherapy Benefits Women
It’s undeniable that physiotherapy is powerfully beneficial for certain people. For example, those who’ve sustained injuries, want to build strength, or hope to slow down the aging process will find that physiotherapy will help them meet their goals. These individuals include both males and females. Physiotherapy benefits men and women in similar and unique ways. […]
4 Easy Ways Men Can Improve Their Health
It’s important that men take steps to improve their health. However, the reality is that most men do not and will not. Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, head of the International Society of Men’s Health, said, “Many [adult] men go to the doctor for the first time in their 40s — on a stretcher with a heart […]
Can Exercise Keep People with Alzheimer’s Out of Nursing Homes?
It is not uncommon for someone with Alzheimer’s disease to live in a nursing home. It is also not uncommon for family members to want to care for their loved ones who have Alzheimer’s. Those struggling with this disease desire this, as well. The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada writes, “Most people with dementia want to […]
Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery with Physiotherapy
Have you recently had knee replacement surgery? Or, will you be undergoing this type of surgery soon? If so, don’t fear. Although there can be pain involved in the process of knee surgery, the surgery is necessary to ultimately reduce your pain. One way you can lessen your anxiety related to the after effects of […]