When I see a runner in our clinic my first goal is to get them pain free again. Once I accomplish this I then need to analyze their running form and try to correct any poor body mechanics they might have. Heel striking and excessively swinging the arms, rotating the…
Having difficulty staying motivated to continue running throughout the winter months? Why not consider joining one of these FREE running groups? Bushtukah Stittsville Trail Running Group This friendly welcoming group either trail runs or snowshoe runs every Saturday morning at 8:30am. They choose a different location every Saturday. I…
Boost your immune system to fight the cold and flu! Fun fact: 80% of your immune system is housed in the lining of your digestive tract. The remaining 20% is circulating in the blood stream. This means that the long- term ticket to strong immunity is great digestive function. It…
Trying to motivate yourself to run throughout the winter months can be a struggle, but trying to stay injury free while you run throughout the winter months can be even more of a challenge! Check out these winter running tips that should help keep you running consistently all year long…
Last week I described a great glute max test that you can do to assess for weakness and asymmetry. So if you did the test and realized you have weakness and are wondering what to do about it; continue reading! Why is it important for runners to have strong glutes?…
Last week I discussed how much targeting my glutes has helped improve my running performance over the past 2 months. For those of you who have been wondering if your own glutes are up to par, here is a helpful follow up blog! This is a great test for glute…
2 months ago my husband and I made a very big move. We sold our home in Labrador, packed up our truck and our camper and hit the dirt road (literally) to move to Ottawa. I worked as a physiotherapist for 9 years at the hospital in Goose Bay, so…
While other people are “scared” by the skeletons, spiders, ghosts, and pranks, Nutritionists are more scared by what traditional Halloween sugary foods are doing inside your kid’s body. Remember, it's ok to indulge in treats once in while; but don't forget to practice moderation. Check out the tips below to…
Today I’m sharing with you what I believe to be one of the world’s most perfect and essential foods: coconut oil. Although referred to as “oil”, coconut oil is actually a white solid at room temperature. You won’t find this in the grocery store aisle with olive and canola oils…
Dietary Reference Intake for Calcium (Source: Health Canada) Age Mg / Day Infants 0-6 months 200 7-12 months 260 Children 1-3 700 4-8 1000 9-18 1300 Females/Males 19-50 1000 Males 51-70 1000 Females 51-70 1200 Females/Males 71+ 1200 Many people come to me worried…