How to Listen to Your Body During Physical Activity
Exercise-related injuries happen for a wide variety of reasons. One of the primary causes of injury is not listening to your body during physical activity. Many people don’t listen to their bodies because they believe a damaging myth about exercise. Read on to find out if you are believing this injury-promoting myth. Is “No Pain, […]
3 Signs You Have a Chronic Sports Injury and Don’t Know It
Each year, thousands of Canadians are hospitalized as a result of a sports injury. Sports injuries can be devastating, especially to professional athletes or those who use sports as their primary means of stress relief. Chronic Injuries Vs. Acute Injuries Usually, an acute sports injury, such as a sprained ankle, will make itself known by […]
9 Ways to Prevent Injury at Work and Play
Injury can happen even in the most “harmless” situations. One minute you are leaning over to pick something up, the next you are grimacing in pain from a strained muscle. Or, you realize after a long day sitting in front of a computer at work that it’s difficult to move your neck in a certain […]
You Might Need Physiotherapy IF…
Do you need physiotherapy? That’s an important question to ask yourself. After all, physiotherapy has helped thousands of people recover from surgeries and serious injuries. Physiotherapists ensure that people with diseases like MS live their lives bravely and vibrantly. Also, physiotherapy is brilliant at giving people the tools they need to totally sidestep potentially life-altering […]
3 Easy Ways to Prevent Workplace Injuries
Many injuries happen in the workplace. For example, an activity as benign as sitting at a desk makes one susceptible to muscle strains and sprains. Also, frequent lifting, squatting, stooping, and other tasks sometimes required of office workers pose risk of injury. It’s relatively easy to get injured while working in an office environment. Thankfully, […]
5 Anti-Injury Tips for Runners
If you’ve been a runner for long, there’s a decent chance you’ve experienced a running-related injury at some point. They’re not fun, are they? Not only do they keep you from your beloved pastime, they also limit your ability to perform daily tasks. Severe injuries may render you sedentary for weeks or even months. There […]
How to Prevent Winter Accidents and Injuries
Wintertime will soon be upon us, and it will bring snow, ice and sleet. These elements are great for sledding and having fun, but they can be dangerous. No one wants to slip and fall or pull a muscle in the wintertime. With a little planning and education, you can do a darn good job […]
You Can Prevent Running-Related Injuries
Do you dream of becoming a runner? Lots of people do. Who knows how many times “run a 5K” has made it onto a list of New Year’s resolutions or life goals. If you want to become a runner, what is holding you back? Are you not sure how to start? Do you doubt your […]
Prevent Dance-related Injuries with Physiotherapy
If you had to guess, which type of individual would you assume was at greater risk for injury: rugby player or dancer? Believe it or not, a dancer has more of a chance of becoming injured than a rugby player does. Dance may look effortless and easy on the body, but it is not. In […]
You Can Prevent Falls, Breaks and Other Injuries with Physiotherapy
Did you know that one in three older individuals (65 and older) will fall this year, along with 50 percent of those over age 80? It’s true. These falls often have serious medical consequences, such as broken bones and other types of trauma. Here is the good news: seniors can guard themselves against age-related injuries […]