pt Health 5 tips to improve your self-care this holiday season The holiday season is here and there can be a lot of planning for the season underway! It can be easy to lose track of the self-care activities in which we engage throughout the rest of the year that keep us healthy and happy.…
pt Health Safety tips to prevent falls at home and around the house It’s always a good time to take a step back and review your home environment to lower your risk of injury. Though you can’t prevent ice and snow from coming this winter, you can be pro-active and take steps to prevent falls…
pt Health 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays As we approach the holiday season, consider these 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holiday season: 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays 1. Participate in a gift exchange Instead of buying multiple gifts for multiple…
pt Health Looking for a new aerobic routine? Try the exercises in this video Note: If you have not been physically active or have any questions, check with your primary healthcare provider before starting a new activity program. If you feel dizzy or unwell while exercising, stop and rest before continuing. If the situation does…
pt Health Concussions: myths, facts, and recovery guidelines Lifemark registered physiotherapists Janine Ankenmann and Cregg Webber discussed how to identify concussions, myths around management, and steps to return to learning, home or work activities in a free webinar. Over half a million Canadians sustain one or more concussions each year, the majority of which result from falls and motor…
pt Health What exactly is vestibular rehabilitation? The vestibular system – it’s something most people have never heard of, we all rely on it heavily, and about a third of us will have problems with it at some point. This system consists of the organ in the inner ear which detects head position and…
pt Health 4 tips to safely carry your bag It’s that time of year again, when students of all ages get back to school, and a good time for the rest of us to review our day-to-day habits. As workloads increase, so do the weight of backpacks, totes, or messenger bags carried daily. Many students…
pt Health 5 fun ways to be active indoors Note: The exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your clinician before attempting any of…
pt Health A pain in the foot: what you need to know about plantar fasciitis ?? Plantar fasciitis, often thought of as heel pain, is one of the most common causes of foot pain and will affect nearly 10% of all people at some point in their lives. While most people experience pain in the…
pt Health 5 common summer injuries you should know about Summer is upon us, which for most means spending more time outside under the sun. As much as we love outdoor activities, they pose some risk of injury due to factors like footwear, body mechanics, and the outdoor environment itself. The good news is that…