At-home excerises - pt Health

When is the best time to stretch?

pt Health — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:50:32 +0000

Should you stretch before or after sports or exercise? As physiotherapists, we hear this question all the time. The answer: it depends, we need to consider the type of stretching, the goal to be achieved with stretching and the type of activity and/or performance. Let’s first review the two main types of stretching techniques and the benefits of each: Static ...

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Exercise strategies and activities to help you work out at home

pt Health — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:43:59 +0000

Don’t feel like going for a run or leaving your house to go to the gym? We are often our own biggest barrier to getting moving, but it’s important to remember that a good workout not only makes you feel accomplished, it can also help you grow and give you mental and physical strength to get through life’s daily challenges. ...

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Taming your sciatica: movements that can help ease discomfort

pt Health — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:14:02 +0000

In the world of rehabilitation, we often use the phrase “motion is lotion” meaning, frequent movement helps to combat barriers to engaging in activities that we enjoy. Have you ever dreaded walking your dog because you know the activity will cause a sciatica flare-up, or felt unable to go for a walk with a friend or family member because that ...

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What is causing my shin pain and how can I treat it at home?

pt Health — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:38:27 +0000

You might think that shin pain happens to runners, but this issue can happen to anyone who has recently intensified their level of physical activity. Shin pain, also known as “shin splints”, is a condition caused by inflammation of the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle runs along the front and inside of the tibia, or “shin bone”. How does the tibialis posterior ...

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Get your sleep back on track with these 7 strategies

pt Health — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:29:35 +0000

Did you know that 1 in 2 Canadians has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep during the night? Today we’ll discuss why sleep is important, what the link is between sleep and pain, and we’ll share some practical strategies that can help you improve your sleep. Why is sleep so important? Sleep is an essential function. While you sleep, your ...

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Experiencing knee pain? These stretches and exercises can help

pt Health — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:23:27 +0000

Note: The knee pain exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your clinician before attempting any of the suggestions below. The knee is a complex joint designed to withstand different ...

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Five Yoga Poses to Try at Home

Kirsten Roesink — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:00:45 +0000

Earlier this year, we shared a blog about all the great benefits of yoga. If you have been thinking that you need to spend time and money at a yoga studio to enjoy the benefits of this amazing therapy, you are wrong. All you need is a mat and instruction on how to perform these healing practices. It’s time to ...

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The Benefits of Foam Rolling

Kaitlynn Bonin — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:45:21 +0000

Foam rolling is a type of self-myofascial release (SMR), which is essentially self-massage of the fibrous connective tissue (fascia) beneath the skin that surrounds the muscles. Foam rolling has been around since the 1980s and has gained popularity in the athletic and rehabilitation worlds because of its effectiveness to ease tight muscles, recover quicker, and help prevent injury. Whether you ...

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Time to Stretch!

Kirsten Roesink — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:58:15 +0000

If you’re working from home, or have a job that requires you to sit for extended periods of time – don’t forget to take a stretch break. Try doing these five stretches daily to help ease the pains and strains from sitting at a desk or table all day. Note: These stretches should produce a comfortable stretching sensation. If ...

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Video: Putty Exercises for Hands, Fingers & Thumbs

pt Health — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:32:35 +0000

Got 30 seconds to spare? Check out these easy hand, finger & thumb exercises you can do with putty! Jeff Begg, a physiotherapist based in Edmonton and at our parent company Lifemark Health Group, has shared a video demonstrating some quick & easy exercises for the hands, fingers and thumbs – all you need is a blob of putty! So ...

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