Most people associate difficulties with pelvic floor muscles with urinary leaks or intimacy issues. These muscles do far more than that. They surround the anus and genitals, and then they extend back to the coccyx. Without this strong muscle group, organs can collapse, or back pain can be triggered. The back likes to be kept […]
Category: Physiotherapy
Benefits of physiotherapy to athletes (and amateur sportspeople)
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] You have probably noticed that most professional sports teams have physiotherapists as part of their group. This is also true for universities and many local leagues. Our Ottawa physiotherapy team understands the importance of this ongoing medical treatment option for […]
Common myths about pool physiotherapy in Ottawa debunked
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] There are many misconceptions about pool physiotherapy in Ottawa, and we are here to clear them out. It is not training for the Olympics and trying to qualify for a title. Here are some common false ideas and the […]
Does your injury require physiotherapy?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Accidents and injuries happen. Some heal on their own, but not all of them. Sometimes it can be a challenge to decide when you need to wait and when to make an appointment with a professional. Here are some […]
Does your injury require physiotherapy?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Accidents and injuries happen. Some heal on their own, but not all of them. Sometimes it can be a challenge to decide when you need to wait and when to make an appointment with a professional. Here are some […]
Apollo’s 5 Pillars of Health
1) Natural health care Natural health care focuses on prevention and natural solutions to common complains and ailments. Natural health care is an alternative health care route to contemporary medicine. Natural health care practitioners include chiropractors, massage therapists, physiotherapists, naturopaths etc. As times change, contemporary medicine is becoming more and more prevalent in our culture. […]
Run After the Wagon: Making Your Resolutions Last
It’s been just over two weeks since the dawn of the New Year. Did you make any resolutions? One of mine was to continue writing daily at 5am. Another was to have more discipline in my training regime at the gym. It’s been a good two weeks so far, but some of the obstacles I’ve […]
Rise and Shine: Why 5am is a Great Start
For the past 3 months, I have been getting up at 5am to write. No, I am not crazy, nor do I have insomnia. In fact, I really like sleep, especially since my 2 year-old has been around. And I could probably use more of it, yes. But I’ve realized a few things about […]
Where Is Your Headache Coming From?
Sometimes it’s hard to know where your headache pain is coming from. In this short video, Sara Bemis shows us some of the more common headache locations and why they may be causing you pain. http://youtu.be/IX4T2RjKMi4
Hope And Pray Therapy
Are you guilty of putting your health on the back burner? In this short video, Bailey Gresham talks about how to avoid becoming a follower of “hope and pray therapy” http://youtu.be/mrAIYvBk_Hg
