Physiotherapy doesn’t just benefit you physically, but also mentally and emotionally. People often seek the services of a physiotherapist for the purpose of reducing pain, preventing surgery or treating a sports injury. It’s not uncommon for these individuals to notice an increase in their mood as well as their physical symptoms. Physiotherapy Within Mental Health as a Specialty Physiotherapy can … Read More
Physiotherapy Can Help You Physically AND Mentally
What benefits do you believe a person can reap from physiotherapy? Better posture? Decreased back pain? Recovery from injury? While physiotherapy can certainly help a person in these physical ways, it can also benefit someone mentally and emotionally. The Physical Benefits of Physiotherapy As mentioned above, physiotherapy is a powerful treatment for physical conditions. The Ontario Physiotherapy Association says, “Physiotherapy … Read More
Physiotherapy Benefits Both Body and Mind
When someone mentions physiotherapy, what is the first image that comes to your mind? Perhaps physiotherapy conjures thoughts of individuals whose bodies are riddled with pain. Indeed, physiotherapy is, in many cases, the first line of defense against physical pain. But did you know that physiotherapy can also help heal the pain of troubled emotions? To their delight and relief, … Read More
Exercise for mental health
We’ve all heard time and time again what the benefits of exercising are: Lower body weight, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol, decreased risk for heart disease and diabetes, improved energy levels, etc etc etc. But did you also know that it helps to improve brain function and decreases your risk for mental health diseases later in life? According to the … Read More