As the years go by, the human body undergoes many changes. We hit milestones over the course of our lifetimes. First puberty, then adulthood and childbearing years. Next up for females is perimenopause, soon followed by menopause. Finally, we all head into the sunset era of human life. We may begin to notice a change in muscle mass, elasticity of ... Read More The post How physiotherapy can help optimize your pelvic floor first appeared on pt Health ..read more

Pelvic floor issues are quite common, with 3.3 million Canadians experiencing stress urinary incontinence, and 1 in 4 women and 1 in 3 men experiencing pelvic pain in their lifetimes.   On March 7th, I joined Uma Ghosh and Alana Lazareck-Devlin, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists and Clinical Leads for Lifemark, for an online discussion about the pelvic floor, the symptoms of pelvic ... Read More The post Is your pelvic floor trying to tell you something? first appeared on pt Health ..read more

A headache can be a real… pain in the head, and more common than you think. The World Health Organization reports that up to 75% of the population had a headache in the last year. There are various types of headaches, and finding out which type you have can help you get the best treatment. The International Classification of Headache Disorders ... Read More The post Headaches: understanding your pain, head-on first appeared on pt Health ..read more

1 in 5 Canadians experience persistent pain. If you or a loved one live with persistent pain, you have likely heard that remaining active and engaging in exercise are important to your overall health and management of symptoms.   Lifemark clinicians, registered physiotherapists Neil Pearson, Tanya Nichol, and Daniel Godinho, and kinesiologist, Logan Miller, shared knowledge and practical tips in an ... Read More The post When movement is painful: what are your options? first appeared on pt Health ..read more

The following is adapted from a presentation by Dr. Rachel Thibeault, an Occupational Therapist who has studied resilience for 25 years. What is resilience? There have traditionally been two common ways to look at and define resilience: The first is believing that you are able to take on and resist any challenge. When something challenges you and you are unable ... Read More The post 7 strategies that can help build your resilience first appeared on pt Health ..read more

A new year often marks when new commitments are made to a health and fitness routine. Here are some tips to help you be successful in reaching your goals this year.  Be intentional and specific  An achievable goal often starts with being intentional about the steps to reach it along with defining the specific outcome. Being intentional can mean different ... Read More The post How to reach your health and fitness goals this year first appeared on pt Health ..read more

As I sat down at my desk this morning with dreary skies outside my window, I found myself feeling very low – moody, and lacking motivation and concentration. Overall, I had extremely low energy, and I could feel my depression ramping up. It is SAD season – Seasonal Affective Disorder was telling me “here I am!” On the bright side ... Read More The post Light therapy – what, why and how to do it first appeared on pt Health ..read more

While the snow may look beautiful, it can come with an increased risk of injury for the many Canadians who shovel each year. From twisting the body to trying to move too much all at one time, strains and sprains from snow shoveling can affect daily activities.  Check out these tips to help reduce the risk of injury while you ... Read More The post 5 tips for safely shoveling snow first appeared on pt Health ..read more

  Is someone you know struggling with their mental health? It can be difficult, scary, and stressful when someone you care about is dealing with a mental health problem. You might be wondering how you can support them. We often know what to do when they get the flu or a cold, but what can be done for a mental ... Read More The post How to support someone struggling during the holidays first appeared on pt Health ..read more

It’s always a good time to take a step back and review your home environment to lower your risk of injury. Though you can’t prevent ice and snow from coming this winter, you can be pro-active and take steps to prevent falls at home or around the house. Numerous factors can increase your risk of falling. Conditions such as inactivity, ... Read More The post Safety tips to prevent falls at home and around the house first appeared on pt Health ..read more