Pilates and Osteoporosis: Moving safely and Confidently
Pilates and Osteoporosis: Moving safely and Confidently.
Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates to help prisoners of war recover from injuries, is a form of exercise that focuses on building strength, flexibility and body awareness through controlled movements. He was influenced by a variety of exercise forms such as martial arts and yoga, and devised a spring mechanism attached to beds, allowing exercises to be performed while bed-bound. This was the beginning of the development of t...
Posted on 2025-11-06
Lessons from Menopause: My Story, Advice and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Lessons from Menopause: My Story, Advice and How Physiotherapy Can Help.
October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in recent years there has definitely been more talk about perimenopause and menopause. More than there was 15 years ago, even more than there was 5 years ago! It’s a hot topic right now, and rightly so!
It’s important that women feel comfortable talking about what they are feeling during this time of life. Being able to share with their do...
Posted on 2025-10-01
Back in Action: How to Stay Active, Recover Smart, and Prevent Injuries
Back in Action: How to Stay Active, Recover Smart, and Prevent Injuries.
Have you ever jumped back into a workout routine after a break—only to be met with soreness, stiffness, or even an old injury flaring up? If so, you are not alone. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a desk jockey trying to stay fit, or recovering from a setback, one thing is key: learning how to manage the load you place on your body.
Let’s break it down into what really matters: what you do, how much you do,...
Posted on 2025-08-01
Leaking Pee? We can help.
How Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help Urinary Incontinence.
We know: you don’t want to talk about it.
It feels private–and maybe shameful.
Maybe you’re wearing a period pad liner all the time. Perhaps you have decreased your fluid intake. Maybe you stopped exercising or avoid certain activities so you don’t leak.
You go to the bathroom “just in case” and always know where all the washrooms are located. You cringe at the thought of going somewhere that ...
Posted on 2025-06-23
Runners Recovery & Rest: Key to Injury Prevention and Performance
Runners Recovery and Rest: Key to Injury Prevention and Performance.
Runners often focus on logging miles, hitting personal bests, and pushing to run faster and longer. But one key element of training is often overlooked: recovery. Recovery is just as important as running itself. It helps prevent injuries, improves your performance, and keeps you healthy for the long run.
Why Recovery Matters.
When you run, you’re not just getting stronger—you’re also putting a...
Posted on 2025-01-23
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