pt Health How to reduce your risk of falling: 2 simple tests to try at home Reaching for a mug on the top shelf, standing up from a low chair, or walking on an icy sidewalk—for older adults, everyday moments like these can carry a higher risk of falling. It’s natural to respond by slowing…
pt Health What causes ACL injuries? Signs and prevention tips Picture this: you’re back on the soccer field for the first time this season, chasing down a loose ball, when you plant your foot to change direction. Your knee suddenly buckles and you hear a pop. This type of injury could be an ACL injury.…
pt Health Can menthol help with knee pain? What to know between physiotherapy visits You’ve been working hard with your physiotherapist and starting to see real progress for your knee pain. But every time you push a little harder—a longer walk, a busier day at work, a return to your favourite sport or activity—the soreness…
pt Health 7 exercises to help prevent golf injuries and keep you playing You finally get out to the course after a long week. You’re a few holes in, feeling good—and then your lower back tightens up. Sound familiar? An injury can happen to any player at any level, and they’re more common than most…
pt Health Can dehydration cause muscle cramps? Here’s what may be going on It’s been a hot summer. Between morning walks, beach volleyball, and long runs, you’ve been keeping your body busy. You’re stretching after workouts and properly cooling, but those nighttime calf cramps keep coming. You’ve tried a heat pack, massaging the cramp, but…
pt Health How do I know if I have a substance use problem? Maybe it started as a way to take the edge off—a drink after a long day, something to help you sleep, or a way to get through a hard week. But if you’ve noticed your substance use happening more often, or the…
pt Health 4 physiotherapist-approved self-care activities to support recovery Stress can affect more than your mood. It can influence your energy levels, sleep quality, physical well-being, and your body’s recovery after injury or increased physical demand. Regular movement, sleep quality, listening to your body, and stress management techniques can help support your physical well-being. …
pt Health Sciatica exercises and movement tips to help ease discomfort Sciatica can make everyday tasks feel harder to plan. A commute, a walk with the dog, a load of laundry, or a long stretch at a desk may feel manageable at first, then become uncomfortable when pain, tingling, numbness, or burning travels into the…
pt Health 3 exercises for plantar fasciitis foot and heel pain Heel pain can be most noticeable in the moments when your foot has to start working again: the first few steps out of bed, standing up after sitting, or moving after a period of rest. With plantar fasciitis, that discomfort often comes from irritation…
pt Health Can myofascial release help with migraines? If you have chronic migraines, you’ve probably tried everything from painkillers and rest, to avoiding triggers at work, play, or even your diet. And you may have noticed a pattern: when tension builds in your neck, shoulders, or jaw, your migraine symptoms may feel worse. Myofascial release…