Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the cornerstone domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121 Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wp-latest-posts domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/app/themes/x-child/framework/views/global/Extractor.php on line 259 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/app/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/app/Common/Meta/Robots.php on line 89 Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/functions.php:6121) in /var/www/html/web/wp/wp-includes/feed-rss2.php on line 8 Occupational Therapy - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Naturopathic Medicine Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:04:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://pthealthsa.blob.core.windows.net/website/2023/10/redtree1.ico Occupational Therapy - pt Health https://master.dev.pthealth.ca 32 32 7 tips to help avoid injuries this fall https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/7-tips-to-help-avoid-injuries-this-fall/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:04:33 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=40628 As the leaves fall and the weather cools, many of us jump into yard work. Whether you’re hauling patio furniture, raking leaves, or trimming branches, movements with excessive stretching, lifting, pulling or pushing, twisting and turning, can lead to overexertion and injury. The good news? By taking a few precautions you can help avoid injuries during your autumn clean up. ...

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]]> Work smarter not harder: 4 tips for an ergonomic workstation https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/work-smarter-not-harder-4-tips-for-an-ergonomic-workstation/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:58:07 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=40625 Setting up your workstation can help prevent injuries. Ergonomics helps you reduce the physical demands and risks placed on your body in any space. With these tools, you can easily arrange any workstation to prevent pain and reduce injury, whether you work from home, the office, or even on your feet.   What is ergonomics?  This applied science of ergonomics is ...

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]]> 5 tips to help you start your day feeling refreshed https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/5-tips-to-help-you-start-your-day-feeling-refreshed/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:50:55 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=40552 The start of the week can be stressful for many. Between returning to work and trying to accomplish all you have to do during the day, the stress and anxiety of it all can catch up to us when we least expect it. If you feel anxious, you might be asking yourself ‘how do I cope?’ First, it is important ...

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]]> Tips to help you clear up brain fog https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/tips-to-help-you-clear-up-brain-fog/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:57:22 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=39940 Have you ever felt like your mind is clouded and not as sharp as it used to be? You might be experiencing brain fog. Brain fog is a common term used to describe how people feel when their thinking is sluggish and unclear. What is brain fog? Brain fog affects your ability to think. You might find it more difficult ...

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]]> Can you get injured raking leaves? https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/can-you-get-injured-raking-leaves/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:31:00 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=39385 Fall means beautiful foliage, but it also means we have to clean up those leaves as they cover our gardens and lawns. Raking leaves is a great way to get outside and do some light exercise. However, it can also mean tired, aching muscles or even a back injury that could put you out of commission for days. Avoid injuring yourself ...

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]]> How to support someone struggling during the holidays https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/how-to-support-someone-struggling-during-the-holidays/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:05:05 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=38771 Is someone you know struggling with their mental health? It can be difficult, scary, and stressful when someone you care about is dealing with a mental health problem. You might be wondering how you can support them. We often know what to do when they get the flu or a cold, but what can be done for a mental health ...

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]]> 5 tips to improve your self-care this holiday season https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-self-care-this-holiday-season/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:56:44 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=38769 The holiday season is here and there can be a lot of planning for the season underway! It can be easy to lose track of the self-care activities in which we engage throughout the rest of the year that keep us healthy and happy. Here are some tips to consider to improve your self-care this holiday season: 1. Keep up ...

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]]> 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/7-suggestions-to-help-you-get-ready-for-the-holidays/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:33:33 +0000 https://www.pthealth.ca/?p=36380   As we approach the holiday season, consider these 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holiday season: 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays 1. Participate in a gift exchange Instead of buying multiple gifts for multiple people, arrange a secret santa or yankee swap. Suggesting a gift exchange where family members or friend’s ...

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]]> Concussions: myths, facts, and recovery guidelines https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/concussions-myths-facts-and-recovery-guidelines/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:09:17 +0000 https://www.pthealth.ca/?p=36365 Lifemark registered physiotherapists Janine Ankenmann and Cregg Webber discussed how to identify concussions, myths around management, and steps to return to learning, home or work activities in a free webinar. Over half a million Canadians sustain one or more concussions each year, the majority of which result from falls and motor vehicle accidents (not sport). Resulting from a direct hit to the head or ...

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]]> The value of empathy in daily life https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/the-value-of-empathy-in-daily-life/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:53:56 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36245 Have you ever felt disconnected from others? Had trouble looking at something from someone else’s point of view? Or do you find yourself in conflict with friends, family, or coworkers at times? You are not alone! Practicing empathy may be helpful – read on to learn why and how to practice empathy with yourself and others. Research shows practicing empathy ...

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]]> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): How occupational therapy can help https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-how-occupational-therapy-can-help/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:46:32 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36222 For some of us who grew up in the ‘80s, the words “Blue Monday” automatically bring to mind the iconic 1983 hit by the British New Wave group New Order. In recent years, however, Blue Monday also has become known as the name of a day in January (typically the third Monday of the month), reported by some to be ...

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