Does My Child Need Custom Orthotics?

September and October are the months for back-to-school shopping. The usual suspects on the shopping list: clothes, school supplies and classroom appropriate shoes. As your child’s feet grow you may find yourself on a few shopping trips for shoes. During the...

The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up

People who participate in sports can range from professional athletes to the most casual of weekend warriors, but they would all likely agree that some type of warm-up prior to physical activity is a good idea. But when people are asked to explain why warming up is...

Making Gardening an Enjoyable Experience

Summer is upon us once again, which means so is another gardening season and for many Canadians associated back, neck and extremity pain. Many of us fail to recognize the relatively high-intensity activity gardening can be on our bodies. Raking, hoeing, bending and...