by PhysioActive | Apr 10, 2015 | Exercising, Running, Tips
Running is a great activity for maintaining and improving ones health, and contrary to popular belief, running does not lead to early onset of knee osteoarthritis (unless you run on an injured knee or are an elite athlete involved in high amounts of running). Yet...
by PhysioActive | Feb 6, 2015 | Aquatics, Arthritis, Exercising
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition affecting many people, up to 4.6 million Canadians according to The Arthritis Society. OA is particularly common at the hip and knee joints, which can make it more difficult to be active and maintain one’s health due to the...
by PhysioActive | Nov 4, 2014 | Exercising, How-To, Outdoors, Tips
With winter around the corner, the temperatures are starting to cool down. Fortunately, with proper planning and equipment, that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors to exercise until spring. One of the most important factors in exercising in the cold is layering...
by PhysioActive | Nov 4, 2014 | Administration, Clinic, Back Injuries, Outdoors, Tips
Winter is one of our most beautiful seasons. The blanket of white that decorates our landscape creates a pristine environment. But with winter comes shovelling. We see a lot of patients with lower back injuries due to shovelling improperly. Here are some health tips...
by PhysioActive | Nov 4, 2014 | family fun, How-To, Outdoors, Tips
The snow is here, the weekend is nice, the sun is shining and the kids are itching to do something fun. So what do you do? Build a snowman of course! Building a snowman with your kids is exciting and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. First off, ensure your snow is...
