“Growing up being highly involved in dance, as a dancer and a teacher, our Physiotherapist Shira Schwartz has been through her fair share of injuries, but also knows what dancing is all about and the strain that it can put on ones body and is our in house expert for anything related to dance andContinue Reading »
So you are being seen by a Physiotherapy Resident, what is that exactly?What is the difference between a Physiotherapy Resident (PT Resident) and Physiotherapist?The short answer is: not much! They are both physiotherapists. Both hold physiotherapy degrees from an accredited university and are licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. The difference is thatContinue Reading »
Are you trying to lose weight? Do you feel like you would benefit from more information and support during the weight loss process? Did you know that your physiotherapist can help with this? Starting the Weight Loss Journey According to Statistics Canada, in 2014 61.8% of men (8.2 million) and 46.2% of women (6.1 million)Continue Reading »
Pregnancy can be a positive experience for women, and we all know that having good expectations and a birth plan can make labour and delivery much more predictable and pleasant experience. If there are no complications expected during labour, a vaginal birth is usually safer and more natural than a Caesarean-section (C-section) birth. C-section MeansContinue Reading »
Regardless of the age of your baby, they should definitely be spending some time on their tummy. Tummy time helps with your baby’s development but at the same time limits the chances of developing plagiocephaly (flatness of the head) or torticollis (adaptive shortening of the muscles on one side of the neck), which are commonContinue Reading »
Unfortunately, many seniors fall on a daily basis, and these falls can have extremely debilitating consequences. In fact, falls are responsible for 85% of all injuries experienced by seniors and cost an estimated 3 billion dollars per year to Canadians. Falls are also responsible for 40% of admissions in long-term care and 90% of hipContinue Reading »
Are you planning to have a baby or are you already expecting? It can be an overwhelming time in a woman’s life, with all the physical and emotional changes occurring over several months. Changes are to be expected, but it’s always helpful getting knowledge to keep your body in good shape. Rest assured, there isContinue Reading »
For decades it’s been common practice to apply ice to an injury to decrease swelling. The research supporting this approach has been very poor, and lately, studies are showing that ice may actually have a negative impact on healing. Why are so many health care professionals still using ice as a first line of defenseContinue Reading »
This is part 2 of the “Running From Couch to 10k” series. So You Want to Run? I have always wanted to run. Many times I would drive by runners in the neighbourhood and think, wow, they look so happy running. I think runners just have an attractive glow that is infectious and it makesContinue Reading »
Running – From Couch to 10k Running is becoming an increasingly popular activity, as it is a great way to exercise, reduces your risk of developing various diseases, and has a significant social aspect to it as well. Whether you run regularly or are just starting out, the downside of running is that it canContinue Reading »
