Camping Tips for Older Campers
Summer is the time for family trips, excursions and above all, fun. With no school for a few months for the kids and very few people in the office at work for the parents, it’s obvious why many families take the opportunity to get away. For many families, camping is...
Summer Activity Ideas for Seniors
As we get older, it becomes tougher to do the things we love. The same can be said about enjoying the outdoors. As our age rises, making the most of summer isn’t as easy as joining a sports team or going for a run. But, that doesn’t mean it’s any...
Dehydration: What It Does to Your Muscle and Body
A human body is made up of approximately 60%, water which is a staggeringly large number when you think about the body as a whole. Water is important for every function. Little cells, muscles and tissues are composed of water, and they are responsible for keeping your...
Tips for Safely Working in the Yard
Spring has finally sprung and summer is just around the corner. For many of us, this means it’s time to grab the rakes and shovels and head out to the yard to give it some much needed TLC. But not so fast, even though yard work is thought of as a chore, it still...
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Early Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful time as your body prepares to bring a new human into the world. But what women don’t always remember is that with pregnancy, the body changes drastically on the inside as much as it does on the outside in terms of muscles and strength. If you...
Does Changing Weather Affect Our Bodies?
As the weather shifts from winter to spring, it’s not uncommon to hear people both young and old complaining about aches and pains. As kids, many of us can also recall our grandparents predicting storms based on the feeling in their joints. But, does the weather...
The Importance of Stretching
In theory, the concept of stretching seems fairly simple. However, it’s something our team is often asked about. So as winter (slowly) turns to spring and many of us aim to begin or restart a fitness routine, we thought this was the perfect time to discuss the...
The Need for Senior Physiotherapy
When people think of physiotherapy, they sometimes relate it to injury recovery or for people that are getting their bodies back in motion from an illness or disease. But what a lot of the general public may not consider is how much seniors can benefit from...