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Everyone’s Meditating! Why Aren’t You?
Meditation. Mindfulness. These are two key buzz words we hear today. And everyone is doing it. Executives. Professional athletes. Actors. Even me. I’m currently on
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Stand Up Right: Is There A Right Way to Stand?
We all know sitting too much isn’t great for our bodies or our health. These days there is a constant barrage of information that condemns
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Make It Stick: How to Create New Habits That Last
There are many theories on how long it takes to make a habit stick. A plastic surgeon proposed 21 days, but that was based on
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To Scan or Not to Scan: Is it Always Medically Necessary?
What did we do before the MRI? Before the CT scan or X-ray? The number one reason someone visits a Physiotherapist is to get relief
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Danger vs Safety: When Pain Persists…
Chronic pain states that defy tissue healing timelines impact 25% of Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians and Americans, and the cost is huge – in 2007,
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Flat Feet: Do They Always Need Orthotics?
Flat feet are a common occurrence and can contribute to many problems such as knee pain and lower back pain. I often have parents bring…
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Headaches: What Are Your Treatment Options?
Headaches are a common daily occurrence. Some people get them more than others. They can range from the occasional tension headache to debilitating migraines and
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Clinical Pilates: Why You Need to Get On The Mat!
Clinical Pilates, a form of Pilates led by Physiotherapists, is in essence strengthening of the postural muscles. Prior to starting a class, you are assessed
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All About That Core: Does Having a Six-Pack Equate to Good Core Stability?
What is the core? What makes the core stable? And what makes it strong? Core stability and core strength are the biggest trends in the
Doing It Together: The Benefits of Group Exercise
When it comes to exercising, there are those that prefer to workout alone and those that need someone to push and motivate them. Motivation comes
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Achilles Tendinopathy: Get Back On Your Feet
As a physiotherapist, I encounter a lot of runners – those who can’t run anymore but would love to get back to it, and those that try to…
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Acute Lower Back Pain: The Dos and Don’ts
80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Many of those will go on to have recurrent back pain and a small…