What is the difference between warm-up and stretching and when should you perform each of them?
Warming up and stretching is an essential part of good health and fitness. Physiotherapists strongly recommend to do this before and after each exercise session. In general, warming up raises the heart rate and increases blood and oxygen flow throughout the body. ...
What you need to know about Compression Socks
The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart and blood vessels. There are three main types of blood vessels: ● The arteries ● Veins ● lymphatic vessels Today we will focus on veins and lymphatics. These blood vessels are composed of smooth walls and valves. They...
What is shoulder capsulitis/ Frozen shoulder?
The capsulitis is a benign condition of the shoulder consisting of a progressive painful stiffening of this joint. Its name comes from the fact that the joint capsule (membrane surrounding the joint) retracts and thus prevents the normal functioning of the shoulder....
Do you suffer from dizziness and vertigo?
You might want to consider vestibular rehabilitation, developed by NASA... Up to 35% of adults 40 years and older, which represents over six million Canadians, have a vestibular problem at some point in their lives. An estimated 33% of all adults with chronic...
Looking for Early Relief for Your Back Pain…
The American Physical Therapy Association conducted a study in 2012 on pain management. Three-quarters of the suffering population will use medication, compared to a quarter who will seek a healthcare professional. Another study in 2015 revealed that physiotherapy...