pt Health Carpal tunnel syndrome exercises: 6 physiotherapist-guided moves for hand numbness relief Most people assume carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is nothing at first. A hand that fell asleep. A bad night’s rest. Then it keeps happening—numbness, tingling, or a weaker grip that starts to show up while typing, opening a jar, or holding a…
pt Health Is doomscrolling stealing your peace? Understanding the habit and finding your calm This article includes insights from Amber Tilitzky, Registered Clinical Counsellor at Lifemark. Do you ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through your phone, feeling a strange pull towards negative news or social media posts, even when you know it’s making you feel worse? This common experience…
pt Health What exactly is occupational therapy? Throughout my career as a physiotherapist, a question that countless patients have asked me (and a question I was asking too) is “what is occupational therapy?” As my understanding of occupational therapists (OTs) grew, I came to appreciate the vast skill set these healthcare professionals possess, and the…
pt Health How to move on from low back pain Have you ever had a sudden onset of low back pain? Sometimes low back pain develops slowly, but often it seems to come from nowhere, for no particular reason. It may occur after bending over to put on your shoes or to pick up something…