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. ...

The post 7 tips to help avoid injuries this fall first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post Work smarter not harder: 4 tips for an ergonomic workstation first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post 5 tips to help you start your day feeling refreshed first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post How to support someone struggling during the holidays first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post 5 tips to improve your self-care this holiday season first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post The value of empathy in daily life first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 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 ...

The post Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): How occupational therapy can help first appeared on pt Health.

]]> Self-care tips for the winter https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/self-care-tips-for-winter/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:00:30 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36231 Winter can be a challenging time of year for many. Snow, ice and challenging road conditions can make it difficult to engage in activities you enjoy, so many people end up hibernating in their homes while yearning for the summer months. Although everyone needs time to relax and recharge, winter can be a great time to explore outdoor settings, reset ...

The post Self-care tips for the winter first appeared on pt Health.

]]> Anxious while driving? Occupational therapy can help. https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/anxious-while-driving-occupational-therapy-can-help/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:00:26 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36215 Does the thought of driving worry you? Getting behind the wheel and driving, or simply being in a moving car, can be an overwhelming and anxious experience for some drivers and passengers. Anxious feelings associated with vehicles may be the result of car accidents (whether you have been in one previously or are afraid of getting into one). It is ...

The post Anxious while driving? Occupational therapy can help. first appeared on pt Health.

]]> 7 tips to help you cope with holiday anxiety https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/blog/7-tips-to-help-you-cope-with-holiday-anxiety/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:02 +0000 https://master.dev.pthealth.ca/?p=36210 While it is common for people to become overwhelmed and stressed over the holiday season, when you deal with anxiety, this time of year can be especially challenging. The following are some tips on how to cope with anxiety over the holidays: 7 tips to help you cope 1. Limit worrying If you tend to worry a lot, try to ...

The post 7 tips to help you cope with holiday anxiety first appeared on pt Health.

]]>