When was the last time you lost your keys (or your phone or some other essential item)? This probably happened to you recently, maybe even mere hours ago! There are few things more frustrating and time consuming than short-term memory loss such as this. We all experience this to an extent, especially as we age. However, we shouldn’t use aging … Read More
Reasons You Should Strength Train with a Physiotherapist
With the 2016 new year, people all over the world are making lists of New Year’s resolutions. At the top of most of these lists are resolutions about health and fitness. After all, everyone wants to be stronger and healthier. What goals are YOU setting for the coming year? If you are interested in becoming more fit, you need a plan … Read More
Physiotherapy Promotes Recovery from a Stroke
There are few things as life-altering as experiencing a stroke. A stroke damages a person’s brain, causing different types of disabilities and handicaps. For example, difficulty swallowing, problems with balance, difficulty modulating emotions, poor memory, confusion, having trouble controlling the bladder, paralysis, numbness in some parts of the body, and difficulty standing, walking or sitting can ALL be direct results … Read More
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 with physiotherapy. Too many people … Read More