What you KNEED to know about Knee Osteoarthritis!
What You KNEED to Know About Knee Osteoarthritis .
Did you know that it is estimated that 250 million people worldwide currently have osteoarthritis?.
Osteoarthritis or OA is a very common condition that affects the joints and often occurs in the knee. In fact, 85 of those aged 55 and up have knee pain, and half of these cases have enough joint degeneration to be seen on X-rays (2).
The severity of arthritis shown on an X-ray does not dictate the severity of the...
Posted on 2022-12-16
Falls Prevention
FALLS: KNOW YOUR RISK, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT THEM. .
Did you know that each year, approximately 30 of people aged 65 years and older who live in the community fall? Half of these falls result in an injury which is creating a burden on our health care system.1 Not only do they effect the aging population, but they are also the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 0-14. (2)
What is usually injured during a fall?.
The following body parts, from are most of...
Posted on 2022-11-16
Bone Density and T-Scores: What are they and Why You Should Care.
Bone Density and T-Scores: What are they, and Why You Should Care....
What is Osteoporosis?.
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mineral density. Called the “silent thief”, osteoporosis causes bone deterioration over time, often without showing any symptoms, until a fracture occurs.
A fracture on its own is not sufficient to diagnose someone with osteoporosis - bone mineral density needs to be assessed before an official diagnosis can be made.
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Posted on 2022-11-08
Fit to Run – Tips from a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to Prevent Leaking
Fit to Run:Tips from a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to Prevent Leaking.
Running is one of Canadians favorite fitness choices, for good reason, as it brings many benefits to our health, including increased energy, improved mood, better sleep, lower incidence of depression, promoting cardiovascular health and healthy body weight. This is why physiotherapists are dedicated to help people run without problems. Recent research highlights the role Pelvic Health Physiotherapists add...
Posted on 2022-08-15
Do You Leak When You Exercise?
DO YOU LEAK WHEN YOU EXERCISE?.
A Pelvic Physiotherapist Can Help!.
We all know that exercise is beneficial for our health. With so many known health benefits of exercise such as; increased energy, improved mood, better sleep, lower incidence of depression, promoting cardiovascular health and healthy body weight, there is good reason to find something you enjoy and fit it in your schedule. Running, Bootcamp classes and Cross Fit are popular choices. Some people may choose a t...
Posted on 2022-04-12
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