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…
pt Health 5 beginner strength exercises for seniors: how to start safely Starting strength training later in life can feel intimidating. You may wonder which exercises are safe, whether you need equipment, or how to begin if you have never followed a structured routine before. The good news is that getting started does not have…
pt Health Shockwave therapy for lower back pain: how chiropractic care can help Low back pain can develop for many reasons—a new activity, lifting more than usual, prolonged sitting, or a sudden twist or bend. When that happens, anything can trigger that familiar twinge, from twisting to check a blind spot, to bending down to…
pt Health There’s an OT for that: how occupational therapy can help with daily life Most of us don’t think twice about opening a jar, brushing our teeth, or getting ready for the day—until something changes. An injury, a new diagnosis, or even a shift in routine can make everyday tasks feel different. That’s…
pt Health How to run faster: a physiotherapist’s guide to safer speed training You want to run faster, but no matter how much work you’re putting in, your pace isn’t shifting. Maybe you’re struggling to keep up with your running group, or you’re not seeing the progress you expected on race day. Running faster starts…
pt Health Frozen shoulder: signs, stages, causes, and how physiotherapy can help Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, can make everyday shoulder movements painful and limited. Reaching behind your back, lifting your arm overhead, brushing your hair, fastening clothing, or sleeping on the affected side may become difficult over time. Frozen shoulder usually develops gradually.…
pt Health Is strength training safe after 65? What seniors should know A lot of people assume that feeling weaker is simply part of getting older. So when stairs feel harder, grocery bags feel heavier, or getting up from a chair takes more effort than it used to, it can be easy to brush those…