by PhysioActive | Sep 2, 2015 | Exercising, How-To, Running, Tips
Foam rolling is a fairly common practice among athletes, but does it work? The answer is yes, depending on what you are trying to achieve. If you are using foam rolling in addition to massage therapy services, then yes it will help. Research has shown that when foam...
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...
