Calming of the Nervous System for Self-Management of Pain and Anxiety
by Amber Patterson, Occupational Therapist The Nervous System is composed of different parts. The Sympathetic Nervous System is...
Why is breathing so important?
Some basics and the research. By Drew Meller, Physiotherapist Breathing is fundamental to life. There is nothing more important to our...
What is Neuroplasticity and How Do We Use it for Stroke Rehabilitation?
by Lisa Mills-Hutton, Physiotherapist Below is a brief summary on neuroplasticity and stroke rehabilitation. Neuroplasticity can be...
Over-Stretching in Dancers - Tips from a Dancer and Physiotherapist
by Lisa Mills-Hutton, Physiotherapist “Flexibility isn’t showing off how far your leg can stretch, it’s showing how far your perseverance...
Preventing Falls
by Anna DiMarco, Senior Physiotherapist Turning a new leaf in fall prevention DID YOU KNOW? Falls continue to be the leading cause of...
Mind Your Movement: Pilates and Stroke Recovery
by Lisa Mills-Hutton, Physiotherapist “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states.”...
Step It Up!
by Anna DiMarco, Senior Physiotherapist 10,000 Steps per Day I am late to this party, that's for certain. It is only this past week that...
Foam Rolling - Fab or Fad?
by Anna DiMarco, Senior Physiotherapist Foam rolling has gained a faithful following over the last several years as a method of...
Get Your Glutes On!!
by Anna DiMarco, Senior Physiotherapist You do not have to travel to Thunder Bay or to Hawaii to visit a Sleeping Giant. You may have...
A Different Kind of Walking Stick
by Anna DiMarco, Senior Physiotherapist As of the early 1970's avid cross country skiers of Finland have been engaging in a...
