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Managing Osteoarthritis with Neuromuscular Exercise and GLA:D™ Canada
GLA:D™ Canada is an education and targeted neuromuscular exercise program developed in Denmark and has been shown to produce positive long term outcomes (1 year post program) in over 10,000 participants.
The Power of 24-Hour Movement Guidelines to Improve Your Health
Physical activity is an essential aspect of maintaining good health, but many people struggle to find the time or motivation to incorporate it into their daily routine. The 24-Hr Movement Guidelines were developed to address this problem by providing practical recommendations for physical activity throughout the day. Let’s explore how these guidelines can benefit your health, and how they can be incorporated into your daily routine.
Menopause Management Made Easy with Mq6
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end to a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is a significant life event that can cause various physical and emotional changes. While some women may experience menopause with no or minimal symptoms, others may experience severe symptoms that can impact their quality of life.
Breastfeeding can be a pain in the back: How to avoid discomfort and strain
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and fulfilling experience for both mother and baby. However, it is not always a walk in the park, especially when it comes to posture and muscle strain. If you are experiencing uncomfortable pain or muscle imbalance due to breastfeeding, you are not alone. In this blog, we will discuss how breastfeeding can be hard on your back and what you can do to reduce pain and improve your comfort level. Let’s dive in!
What are adolescent growth injuries?
With increasing levels of exercise and “growth spurts”, overuse injuries are extremely common in adolescents. These are characterized by pain, swelling and discomfort during or following exercise or “growth spurts”.
Exercise and Menopause – How Physiotherapy Can Help
Menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and it’s often accompanied by several symptoms that can be both physically and emotionally challenging. While many women experience this transition without any major complications, others experience symptoms that can disrupt their lives.
Ways to practice mindfulness
“It’s September! Hard to believe that summer is wrapping up and we are headed towards a new season. September is often a busy time, getting back to school or back into familiar routines. For me, this season of busyness can also bring feelings of being unsettled, jumping from one idea or task to the next without much opportunity for mental quiet.
The Importance of Physiotherapy Prior to an ACL Surgery
The ‘plantar fascia’ is a supportive length of fibrous tissue that runs along the length of the sole
of the foot, from the heel bone to the bones at the base of the toes. It covers the small muscles
of the sole of the foot, supports the arch, and during walking and running, the plantar fascia
tightens to help the foot act as a united lever, and allow you to push off with force in these
activities.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The ‘plantar fascia’ is a supportive length of fibrous tissue that runs along the length of the sole
of the foot, from the heel bone to the bones at the base of the toes. It covers the small muscles
of the sole of the foot, supports the arch, and during walking and running, the plantar fascia
tightens to help the foot act as a united lever, and allow you to push off with force in these
activities.