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written by Kristie Norquay, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist The intention of this post is to give all women a basic understanding of their pelvic floor and core system, as well as other important considerations for exercise and activity in pregnancy…
Read MorePart Two: What To Do About It written by Kristie Norquay, physiotherapist Physiotherapy is a profession that strives to help people enjoy health & wellness for the long haul. We are trained to help with general exercise recommendations, diagnosis…
Read MorePart One: Pain Explanations written by Kristie Norquay, physiotherapist Pain can be a tricky thing. It’s very complex, especially persistent or chronic pain. Treating acute pain/injury is very different than treating chronic pain. The whole pain system is much more…
Read MoreChronic pain is a complicated process. Any time pain lasts longer than “expected” (ex. beyond typical tissue healing time) it is considered chronic or persistent pain. Pain is designed to be a protective mechanism during acute trauma or a threatening…
Read MoreA physio-yoga approach to HIPS! Hips are the largest joints in our bodies. The muscles surrounding the hips are important for stabilizing as we move through our activities, and can play a role in back pain and knee pain if…
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