C-section Scar Management Tips

April happens to be Cesarean Awareness Month and so let’s kick off the month of April with an appropriate post about c-section scar tips.

There is no promise that these are fix-all solutions, so please chec...

Recovery After Shoulder Injury ... Mistakes to Avoid

Spring is in the air for many of us it seems, and why not since the snow continues to melt outside with above freezing temperatures and the sun's increasing heat. With the change of the season, comes the excitement of activities and ...

The Key to Successful Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, there is no magic pill, powder or potion.

Diastasis Recti

This is the medical term for the separation of the abdominal wall. Many, if not all, women experience this during pregnancy to a certain degree. This becomes an issue, if it does not resolve on its own, post delivery, and on subseque...

Managing Pain During Labour

Whether you choose to deliver at home or in the hospital; with an OB/GYN or with a midwife; what your birth plan involves and how you plan to manage your pain and experience varies. However well prepared you may be, do be ready for...

Why Does My Pelvic Physiotherapist Do an Internal Exam?

Your pelvic floor muscles work silently to support your bowel, bladder, and sexual function; as well as contribute to your core strength. Although the pelvic floor and internal pelvic muscles are not often considered when evaluatin...

Injury Spotlight: Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Young Athletes Beware!)

What is it?

Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an injury to the growth plate of the shin bone known as the tibia, which is located just below the kneecap. It is a common condition found in younger athle...

Why Is My Weight Plateauing?

We have all experienced the frustration when regardless of our hardworking for weight loss, the scale stays the same! We're exercising, watching portions, avoiding sweets, and tracking our diet, so what gives? Why won’t the scale ...