physiotherapy

Knee Brace Basics

January 23, 2020

Have you had a knee injury?  Or do you suffer from knee pain but you’re not sure whether you should purchase a knee brace? We have answers!

What is TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) Dysfunction?

December 11, 2019

In North America, more than 20% of the population suffers from TMJ dysfunction. The TMJ is the joint of the jaw, the most used joint in the human body. Many structures influence the TMJ directly, such as the skull bones, the cervical spine (neck), the muscles and the fascia.

Dryland Ski Exercise Video

November 15, 2019

Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Guidelines

November 5, 2019

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…

Persistent Pain – Part Two

October 1, 2019

Part 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…

Persistent Pain – Part One

September 19, 2019

Part 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…

Golden Ultra Race Recovery Plan

September 13, 2019

Recovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as an ultra runner. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injuries and will be able to be back on the trails faster and healthier. …

Golden Two-Four Recovery Plan

June 14, 2019

Recovering from a race is an important part of your training plan as a mountain biker. By following these steps, you will decrease your risk of injury and will be able to be back on the saddle faster.   1-Cool…

A Guide to Pre and Postnatal Care

May 22, 2018

A woman’s body goes through a multitude of changes during her childbearing years. Luckily, we live in a time where there are lots of resources and support available to assist in all these transitions.  Often there is uncertainty, however, as…

Running Injury Prevention

March 28, 2017

With spring arriving, I have started to see lots of runners heading out in the afternoon sun to hit the trails with excitement in the change of season, weather and sport. Whether you are a casual runner or you are…