Concussions: Common, complex, controversial, and challenging. There has been a significant increase in awareness of concussions over the past decade. Many people can say they personally know someone who has had a concussion, or have had one themselves. The definition of a concussion, according to the Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport, is “a complex pathophysiologicalContinue Reading »
With the COVID-19 case count rising in Ontario, as well as in the rest of the country, an increasing number of people are reporting persistent symptoms of COVID-19. Long COVID is a term created by patients living with on-going symptoms of COVID-19 that last longer than 4 weeks post infection. A survey performed in theContinue Reading »
The gyms are closed because of COVID, you are looking to increase your activity levels, so you think high energy cardio exercises are the answer. Why not try walking? Before you hit the x and close this window, hear me out. Walking is the most underrated activity you can do to become a healthier version of yourself.Continue Reading »
You are injured. You know you need to fix the problem, your spouse has been nagging you to see someone, your doctor has suggested that you book with a Physiotherapist, so you finally take the plunge and google search physiotherapy in your area. Results: a bunch of sponsored ads from random physio companies and pagesContinue Reading »
With more and more people now working from home, and no longer having access to ergonomic workstations that they would typically have when working in a big office, it can make us more susceptible to develop aches and pains. Home office ergonomics isn’t as easy to control as it is in a big office setting. FirstContinue Reading »
I know many people in their 40’s-60’s just like you who have aches and pains, and don’t know what to do about them. I know this because I hear it all the time! It can be incredibly frustrating when pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love. Below are 4 tips toContinue Reading »
With those consistent days in the high twenties and thirties, it’s safe to say summer is here to stay and in full swing! Have you heard of the latest fitness craze? Standup paddleboarding is a fun outdoor activity perfect for solo adventures or within group settings. And on top of that there are so manyContinue Reading »
After a long and cold winter, spring and summer have finally arrived, and for some this means that golf season is in full swing. After putting this sport on hold for several months of winter (which can feel like forever), diving back into it full throttle can be a little too much, too soon forContinue Reading »
Whether you are watching the latest Netflix series, or looking at the articles in magazines, there is an enhanced image of how amazing sex should be, and how we should be having it all the time. The unfortunate truth is that for 20% of women in North America, this isn’t the case. With 1 outContinue Reading »
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is very similar to regular physiotherapy; however, we concentrate on a very different part of the body. Pelvic floor physiotherapists have advanced training on the muscles, ligaments, and nerves, that affect the pelvic region. Whether you have concerns about leakage of urine, are having pain with intercourse, are planning to conceive orContinue Reading »
