Ask A Physio: “I have TMJ. What can you do to treat this?”

You asked: “I have TMJ. What can you do to treat this?” Our response: “TMJ” is the temporomandibular joint – this is the joint that connects your jaw bone to your skull. So, technically, everyone has TMJ! 🙂 We can help an issue in your TMJ in a similar way we do with the rest Read more about Ask A Physio: “I have TMJ. What can you do to treat this?”[…]

Ask A Physio: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back?

You asked: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back? Our response: This is a tricky question to answer as it would all depend on the person asking. In general, the most beneficial exercise would be one that is difficult for the individual, but that they can still perform with control and good technique. Read more about Ask A Physio: What’s the best exercise to strengthen the lower back?[…]

Ask A Physio: What pillow do you recommend?

You asked: What is the best pillow for me to use? Our response: Pillows are not one size fits all. Finding a pillow that is comfortable and suits your body as well as your way of sleeping is important. After all, we spend many hours a day in this position! The basics of finding a Read more about Ask A Physio: What pillow do you recommend?[…]

Ask a Physio: Sit-Stand Desks

You asked: I work an office job. Should I get a sit-stand desk? Our response: Office job or not, our world certainly has us sitting much more than nature intended. You may have even heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” when it comes to our health. The concept of the sit-stand desk is Read more about Ask a Physio: Sit-Stand Desks[…]

Physical Therapy at STRIDE as of May 4, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan has physical therapy services as phase 1 of the provincial re-opening plan. We’re eager at the thought of providing in-clinic care again to those that need us, yet are acutely aware of our responsibility to ensure the safety of our staff, clients, and the broader healthcare system at large. The physical Read more about Physical Therapy at STRIDE as of May 4, 2020[…]

Physical Therapy via Video is here!

Even though it’s not how we may typically do things around here, video physical therapy sessions are a useful tool for the days to come and the research supports it! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27141087/ These sessions are secure, confidential, and in keeping with our licensing body’s guidelines. Most insurance companies are covering the fees for physical therapy delivered in Read more about Physical Therapy via Video is here![…]

** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ **

On advice of our professional association, public health guidelines, and our own moral compasses, STRIDE Physio & Performance and CrossFit Swift Current will be temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic effective 9pm tonight (Mar 17) through to April 1, 2020.  We will continue to monitor the situation and alter this date as required. We Read more about ** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ **[…]

Take 5: A short Q & A with your STRIDE physios – The National Physio Month Edition

Question 1: Why did you become a physiotherapist? Rae: “As a teenager I knew I was interested in health care and as I was involved with sports at the time; Physiotherapy interested me.” Halee: “I decided to become a physiotherapist after sustaining a knee injury and going through ACL reconstruction surgery. I worked with a Read more about Take 5: A short Q & A with your STRIDE physios – The National Physio Month Edition[…]

Early Sport Specialization

As a youth sport coach, I have always been interested in the question – do young athletes need to specialize early to reach an elite level of sport? Or are athletes able to play a variety of sports and still reach an elite level? For the purpose of this blog, most research defines specialization as Read more about Early Sport Specialization[…]