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...
Physiotherapy and Helping Cancer Patients Recover
February is an important time for Physiotherapy and Cancer Rehabilitation as World Cancer Day is recognized on February 4th and as awareness for Cancer Prevention continues throughout the month. In recent years, the survival rate of Cancer has increased largely due to...
Physiotherapy and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation for Heart Health
Heart Health is an important topic during the month of love and throughout the year, especially because your heart is one of the vital organs keeping you alive and active. The link between heart health and physiotherapy is still one being researched today, however,...
Winter and Your Body: Physiotherapy Advice
Does the thought of a winter snowfall make you want to stay indoors all day? In Kitchener-Waterloo, we don’t have much of a choice when it comes to dealing with winter and snow. Every year we get quite a string of Wintery conditions that span from late November and...