Heart Month – Physiotherapy & Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
February is Heart Health month in North America and we always like to use this month to remind our patients how important their heart health actually is. Most people are aware of how crucial it is to keep this vital organ healthy, but not enough of us actually...
Winter Pandemic Self-Care Tips
Happy New Year from the LiveWell Waterloo (Formerly Absolute Rehab Centre) family to yours! We want to start 2021 on a positive note by giving you some self-care tips that can help make your year better, happier, and healthier. Winter is sometimes a challenging season...
How to Stay Active During a Winter Pandemic
Happy New Year from the LiveWell Baden and Kitchener Physiotherapy family to yours! With this New Year comes new hope, chances, adventures, changes, and challenges. We know that one of the main challenges our clients have faced this season is trying to stay active and...
Cold-Weather Running Tips
As the weather starts to get colder and the days begin to become shorter, you may feel compelled to stop your morning run in favour of a cozy cup of warm coffee while wrapped up on your couch. No judgement here, we understand that frigid temperatures, high winds, icy...
Snow Shovelling Safety Tips
Unfortunately, shovelling is one of the main causes of back injuries during the winter months. At LiveWell Health and Physiotherapy, we see a variety of patients each year with constant lower back pain due to shovelling the snow off driveways, walkways, and sidewalks....
How to Return to Physical Activity
It has been challenging for many of our patients to remain active during COVID-19 while trying to stay safe and at home. Even though gyms and parks are open again, many of you still prefer to play it safe and avoid public gatherings as much as possible. Do not be too...
How to Prevent Backpack Pain
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to discuss and practice good backpack habits! Our team commonly sees patients with lower back pain and injuries that come from carrying backpacks and workbags. It is important to understand how backpacks can cause...
Back to School Wellness Tips
Back to school season is both an exciting and stressful time of year filled with new experiences. With this school year, we know that stress is probably a lot higher than normal for parents, students, and school staff members. We are all doing the best we can to stop...