Bright Spots (April 5, 2020): Positive Vibes in COVID 19
Over the last couple of weeks, many peoples’ worlds have been spun upside down. People have lost jobs. Family members are going into front line and we’re worried. You yourself are a front line worker. Many people are feeling lonely and as more time passes, many people feel the loneliness start to sink in. Because […]
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Treating Low Back Pain with Online Physiotherapy
Having low back pain can be awful. You don’t realize just how much you rely on your back for movement until it hurts! Physiotherapy is one of the most common routes people take to try to help with low back pain. But all the clinics right now are closed because of COVID19! What do you […]
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Protecting our Mental Health in a Time of Social Distancing
Social Distancing and Social Isolation can lead to mental health challenges like depression We are in uncharted territory with the changing health landscape. COVID-19 has brought on necessary measures to keep the health of our most vulnerable Canadians safe. Social distancing is the limiting of social contact outside of the individuals in your house except […]
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Our Response to COVID-19
STAVE OFF gym is CLOSED effective until March 30, 2020 due to COVID-19. Physiotherapy Clinic is operating via TELEHEALTH The development of the spread of COVID-19 has been fast and furious. With the unknowns of this virus come a lot of scary anecdotes, widespread panic and hasty decisions in an attempt to protect oneself. At […]
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Pelvic Pain: Testing during pregnancy and postpartum
Did you know that pelvic pain affects 45% of pregnant women? Perhaps you experience any of the following symptoms: Pain at the back of the hips or the front of the pubic bone Pain with transitional movements: Sitting to standing Rolling over in bed Standing on one leg (e.g. to dress) Getting into […]
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Hip Stability and Running: How to warm up properly
Why does hip stability in running mean? Hip stability and strength is something that absolutely every runner or prospective runner should consistently be working on to decrease injury risk, maintain good running form and decrease any pain or aches. Why is winter running different? Your hips need toto react to the changing texture underneath […]
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