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…
Oh, hello there. First time in the clinic? You probably have a few questions. Well, we're here to help so let's get you started. The main goal of an initial assessment is to determine possible causes of your injury or impairment. We also ask: What can we do to remove…
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…
Lower back pain. Every branch of medicine seems to have a different take on what to recommend. A new study published in the May 18th 2018 edition of JAMA Network Open sheds light on the subject with a direct comparison between usual non-chiropractic care, and usual care with chiropractic. Dr.…
So you've gone and hurt yourself, huh? You’re a gung-ho weekend warrior with a twinge in your back and aren't sure what to do about it. This isn’t unusual. Far from it. We get all kinds of people coming through our doors who've injured themselves in brilliant and creative ways. As I…