prevention

Healthy Habits Can Help Ease Ongoing Back Pain

Living with ongoing low back pain can be frustrating, especially when it stops you from doing the things you enjoy. The good news is that new research shows that taking care of your overall health (things like diet, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle) can make a real difference. A recent Australian study found that people who …

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Strength Setbacks After Youth Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are common in young athletes, but did you know the effects can last much longer than expected?A recent study followed teenagers with sport-related knee injuries over a 2 year period. They found that even after rehab, the injured leg often stays weaker than the uninjured one, for up to 24 months.The study also …

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The Link Between A Stiff Back and Falling Over

Could Your Back Be Increasing Your Risk of Falling?If you’ve been told you have lumbar spinal stenosis — a common cause of lower back pain in older adults — it’s important you know that your back might be increasing your chances of falling.A recent study looked at people with spinal stenosis and found that those who …

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Picking The Right Test For Hip Strength: Why Position Matters

When it comes to testing hip strength, how and where we test makes a big difference. A recent study by Dr. Stacey Hardin has shown that the position your body is in—and where the force is applied—can change your results quite a bit.Why Hip Testing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-AllHip strength testing is commonly used in both sports and rehab settings. But …

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Seniors…Move Better, Stay Stronger

Aging doesn’t mean losing strength and independence—it means training smarter. As we get older, our muscles naturally weaken, making daily tasks like getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs feel harder. But the good news? Strength training can help slow down and even reverse this decline.Traditional vs. Functional Strength Training: What’s the Difference?When …

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Classes Are Back: February 2025!

We now offer four class programs tailored to your individual goals. Please read on or call us for details about which class is best for you, your friends and family. Get started with us this February 2025!GLA:D ProgramGLA:D is a 6-week intensive course for Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee.There are 14 sessions, which include 12 …

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Why Is It Common For People To Damage Their ACL More Than Once?

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …

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The Difference Between A Sprain And A Strain

Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …

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Advice If You Are Training For A Marathon

Running is currently on brand! And marathons are a great way to showcase your training and stay on track. So as a physiotherapy clinic, we are bringing you some advice on how to prepare and train for a marathon!1. Training plan with Optimal LoadingThe average timeline to prepare for a marathon is 3 months, however, …

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