Hey everyone, Lindsay here! Let's talk Physiotherapy for a sec. Inquiries galore about Physiotherapy. A plethora if you will, of inquiries. Here are a few comments that I have heard from friends, acquaintances, people in our community, and individuals that have called in to the clinic looking to treat their…
Greetings and salutations! previously, we asked Asif Bux, our Physiotherapist over at the Lancaster clinic to help clarify some common misconceptions about Physiotherapy. Here's part 2 of the conversation. Enjoy! “Isn't Physiotherapy for athletes and really active people. That’s not me.” People often describe Physiotherapists as the treating of sports…
The Functional Movement Assessment Picture this: you're heading to the gym for a workout. Are you excited? Nervous? Finding excuses to dive back under the covers? Feelings about workouts and gym spaces vary vastly. Common amongst us all, however, is a desire for our bodies to look good and move well. And…
Ok friends, here's a question for you. Have you ever had one of these moments, where you bend down to pick something up, maybe a sock, or toy your kid has left on the floor, or just maybe it's one of those epic sneezes that completely throw you off kilter…
If I had a dollar every time I was asked what a Kin was, I would no longer actually have to work as a Kin! However, all these questions and puzzled looks and head scratches got me thinking, NO ONE KNOWS WHAT A KIN IS. So, I’m here to educate…
For soft tissue injuries – that is everything from a sprain to a strain or tear to tendinitis – reducing inflammation becomes your biggest objectives, thus your perspective on nutrition has to shift. Your focus is now fighting inflammation and fueling repair. There's something about knowing that eating clean can…
What is IT Band Syndrome? Glad you asked! The iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of fascia that runs from your pelvis to the outside of your knee. Repetitive bending and straightening of the knee while running can cause constant rubbing of the IT band over the bony…
If the cold winter and ice covered sidewalks has you moving your runs indoors, give these treadmill workouts a try! I get very bored on the treadmill and have a hard time running more than 5km! However, these interval workouts help me spice things up a bit! Disclaimer: If…
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…