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Upper back or shoulder pain often occurs because of a lack of muscle strength surrounding the shoulder blade and rotator cuff, resulting in poor mechanics of the shoulder and spinal joints. The reasons behind this discomfort vary, but they all come down to how we hold ourselves while standing, moving, and sitting. Depending on your needs, physiotherapy, massage therapy, or chiropractic care can help you return to your pre-injury self.

October is Occupational Therapy Month! This is a time to recognize the important work these health-care professionals do helping Canadians overcome physical, mental and cognitive barriers. With the help of OTs, Canadians can participate fully in the activities that mean most to them. Thank you OTs, for all your work!

These easy, at-home exercises can help reduce thumb pain, swelling and stiffness and get you moving again!

Boost your flexibility and improve your posture with Pilates! Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates may sound intimidating, but it's a very accessible way to build strength, and improve posture, balance and flexibility. It's not just for fitness fanatics, Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and abilities!

Worried about what life will look like this fall? From concerns about getting a cold or the flu, to feeling overwhelmed with work, back to school and taking care of family, these expert tips may help: https://bit.ly/337elT9

Our physiotherapist Arzoo is back with another video that will show you different ways to use the lat pull down machine!

Are you experiencing back pain, neck pain, or frequent headaches? Chiropractic care can help! There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care: back and neck pain, arthritis, sciatica, work and sport-related injuries, and even stress and anxiety. But even if you don't have any pain symptoms, chiropractic care can help you maintain a healthy spine and joint function.

Technically, dry needling is the term used whenever needles are inserted into the skin without injecting a substance (hence the term dry). Dry needling is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Gokavi Transverse Technique (GTT), Functional Dry Needling (FDN), and electroacupuncture. However, the method of use is different and based on each technique’s philosophy of pain and treatments. https://bit.ly/2G9n91W

Sprained ankles are one of the most common sports-related injuries seen by physiotherapists. You probably know that a sprained ankle can impact the way you walk or run. But did you know that it can also affect other parts of your body, including your lower back? Here are three ways to tell if your sprained ankle is causing low back pain: https://bit.ly/3mLOjwE

If you're looking for ideas for lunches to take to work, you may find it especially hard right now. Between social distancing in the office and perhaps wanting to limit your trips to the communal kitchen, lunch takes more planning than it used to. That's why CBC has put together a list of tips for safe and delicious lunches that don't rely on a fridge or microwave, saving you from a trip to the communal kitchen. https://www.cbc.ca//work-lunches-that-don-t-make-use-of-th

Do you experience shoulder pain when doing pull ups or push ups? PT Arzoo shows us some exercises to help your shoulder blades stay in a more functional and stable position, improving posture and preventing shoulder pain!

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’ Marathon of Hope. As things are a little different right now, this year's theme is "One Day. Your Way." Participate wherever you are, however you want. Walk, run, or bike around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street or around the block! Wherever you are, join Canadians from coast to coast to support cancer research! #TerryFoxRun2020 #OneDayYourWay #TryLikeTerry

Did you know there are more than twenty-five known vestibular disorders? Each is unique, but many share common diagnostic traits, which can make it difficult for healthcare professionals to easily differentiate them. If you are just starting your vestibular journey, this toolkit will guide you step-by-step to diagnosis, treatment and recovery. https://vestibular.org//diagnosis-tre/new-patient-toolkit/ #BalanceAwarenessWeek

Did you know that dizziness and imbalance can be the result of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV), the most common cause of vertigo? This #BalanceAwarenessWeek, Sheelah Woodhouse, National Director of Vestibular Rehabilitation at Lifemark, explains how the inner ear causes this spinning sensation.

Are you suffering from dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and/or nausea? Meet physiotherapist Alex Singh! He explains how vestibular rehabilitation works and how it can help treat vestibular symptoms. https://bit.ly/32Aq2RV #BalanceAwarenessWeek

Good balance is often taken for granted. Most people don’t find it difficult to walk across a gravel driveway, transition from walking on a sidewalk to grass, or get out of bed in the middle of the night without stumbling. However, with impaired balance such activities can be extremely fatiguing and sometimes dangerous. To understand what's going on when your balance system isn't working, it's helpful to know how your balance system works. https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/ #BalanceAwarenessWeek

Vestibular disorders are quite common, affecting nearly 40% of adults 40 years and older at least once in their lifetime. Yet despite the widespread occurrence of vestibular disorders, the word vestibular is not commonly understood. The goal of #BalanceAwarenessWeek is to raise awareness for balance-related disorders by making vestibular a household word that everyone can easily understand, so that people who lose their balance can be more rapidly diagnosed and effectively treated. Learn more about the vestibular system, causes of vertigo, and how vestibular rehabilitation can help here: https://bit.ly/3klWvlf

Today marks the start of the 23rd #BalanceAwarenessWeek; an annual awareness campaign organized by the Vestibular Disorder Association (VeDA) to broaden the public's understanding of balance-related vestibular disorders. The overarching goal of Balance Awareness Week is to raise awareness of balance-related disorders by making vestibular a household word that everyone can easily understand, so that people who lose their balance can be more rapidly diagnosed, effectively treated, and gain the empathetic support they need from friends, family, and co-workers. To learn more about Balance Awareness Week visit: https://vestibular.org/article/baw/

Sunday marks the start of the 23rd Balance Awareness Week; an annual awareness campaign organized by the Vestibular Disorder Association (VeDA) to broaden the public's understanding of balance-related vestibular disorders. Join VeDA’s first free Virtual Vestibular conference that takes place Sept. 14-18, 2020! You don’t want to miss this unique online conference, which brings together vestibular experts and patients from around the world to explore the mystery of the vestibular patient experience. Register today! https://vestibular.org/art//virtual-vestibular-conference/

Sustaining an injury that limits your physical activity can be really tough, both mentally and physically. You may be itching to return to your regular, healthy routinewhich includes the gym or other forms of sport and exercise. The advice and guidance of a physiotherapist can help you return to sport and exercise as quickly and as safely possible! https://bit.ly/3k5uLAW

Are you a morning person or a night owl? A growing body of research shows that figuring out which of these two 'chronotypes' you are, and scheduling your working hours accordingly, can improve your health, productivity, and ethical decision-making skills. https://bit.ly/3hm31qh