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Are sudden muscle spasms and cramps waking you up from your rest or sleep?

Muscle cramps are sudden and involuntary contractions and can be quite painful and debilitating. There are several causes of muscle cramps, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, muscle fatigue, and poor circulation. How to prevent muscle cramps:– Stay HydratedStay well hydrated and maintain a balanced diet that includes sufficient electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium.– StretchStretching before …

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Prepare for this year’s snow season early!

Lifestyle / By Craig

With the first snowfall just around the corner comes the opportunity to enjoy winter snow sports. Between skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other winter sports, thousands of people every year are treated for winter-related sports injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented by keeping in good physical health and preparing early.Here are some tips …

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Friday’s Stability & Strength class!

Lifestyle / By Craig

Come to our senior physiotherapist, on Fridays in the stability class! Did you know strength and balance exercises have been scientifically proven to prevent falls in people over the age of 55 years old. Impaired strength and balance, especially for the lower limbs of our bodies, contribute to most falls.Improving stability, strength and balance has …

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Come join our strength and stability class!

Lifestyle / By Craig

Are you feeling stiff and weak and wanting to improve your ability to do the things you love?Are you looking for an exercise class but you are not confident with where to go or what to do?Our closely-supervised and physio-run strength and stability classes are open for new clients on Monday’s and Thursday’sThese classes use …

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What’s the one best exercise for low back pain?

Back Pain & Abdominal Strength, Health Tips, Joint Pain & Arthritis, Neck Pain, Osteoporosis, Pain, Posture, Sciatica, Sports Injuries / By Craig

Has this header grabbed your attention to want to keep reading? You might be looking for that one exercise to get rid of lower back pain. The truth is there is not one specific exercise that is best for lower back pain or any painful body part. Unfortunately, this way of thinking would be very …

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Try this simple test to assess your risk of falling

Health Tips, Osteoporosis / By Craig

In our clinic one of the most common causes of injury we see are from people having falls. Although a small slip or fall can seem minimal it can lead to months of pain and physiotherapy to recover.People tend to think a fall is related to clumsiness or not paying attention however there are many …

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Hitting the slopes this winter? Skiing or snowboarding, are you physically prepared?

Health Tips, Sports Injuries / By Craig

What’s your winter sport? Skiing or snowboarding? Are you ready? When it comes to winter, (especially for our physiotherapist from Canada), the first thing that comes to mind is snow and lots of it. One of the best activities to do at the snow is to slide down the top of the hill with either …

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Minimise Your Risk of Falling

Uncategorized / By Craig

It is well known that the elderly are at a higher risk of falling in their homes and the community than younger people. Having a fall can be a very traumatic experience resulting in fractures, head injuries and significant soft tissue injuries. In an elderly population, these types of injuries can be the catalyst to a downward spiral …

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Are sudden muscle spasms and cramps waking you up from your rest or sleep?

Prepare for this year’s snow season early!

Friday’s Stability & Strength class!

Come join our strength and stability class!

What’s the one best exercise for low back pain?

Try this simple test to assess your risk of falling

Hitting the slopes this winter? Skiing or snowboarding, are you physically prepared?

Minimise Your Risk of Falling

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