One of my favourite fall food items to cook with is squash! With the wide varieties available, it can be hard to pick just one and know how to use it. As a kid, my mom always had Spaghetti Squash growing in the garden and I loved when she roasted it in the oven. Since Read more about Recipe Alert! Spaghetti Squash Meatloaf[…]
Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine, no matter how small, and can be divided into different categories. The most common types are: stress urge mixed Stress incontinence is defined as leakage of urine, usually small amounts, when abdominal pressure is increased. This includes things such as leaking when coughing, sneezing, laughing, changing positions, Read more about Urinary Incontinence[…]
What is a concussion baseline test at STRIDE? It is a comprehensive test performed BEFORE a concussion happens in order to determine what an athlete’s brain function is without an injury present. So, if an athlete does get a concussion, their post injury state can be compared to their baseline values to help make an Read more about Concussion Baseline Testing[…]
There are few things in life that seem to confuse people more than nutrition. How many calories should I be eating? How much protein do I need? Should my diet be high carb or high fat? Nutrition for athletes becomes even more complicated since what an athlete eats has a big effect on overall performance. Read more about Nutrition for Athletes[…]
Many clients come to the clinic wondering if their pain may be caused by “something serious” like a degenerating or bulged disc, heel spur, or rotator cuff tear, to name a few. Often they are upset because their doctor chose not to do any imaging or they are still waiting to have their test completed. Read more about To Image or Not to Image…That is the Question.[…]
May is an exciting time for physiotherapists – the grass is turning green, the trees are blooming, and it’s a month to celebrate the profession that is our passion: Physiotherapy!! Physiotherapists have specialized university training. A question often asked by clients is, “how long does it take to become a physiotherapist?” In Canada, it presently Read more about May is National Physiotherapy Month![…]
What is it? (1) Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a disorder of unknown cause, in which the connective tissue, the capsule, surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff. This inflammation and stiffness causes severe pain and movement restriction. Symptoms (1, 2): Frozen shoulder usually progress through 3 phases and symptoms may Read more about Frozen Shoulder[…]
What is it? Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the thick band of tissue (plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel to the toes. It is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. The plantar fascia normally acts like a shock absorber, supporting the Read more about Plantar Fasciitis[…]
“I have this leg pain. I talked to my friend who had the exact same thing and her doctor said that it’s sciatica. She showed me her exercises and I gave them a try. They seemed to make things worse. Mine must be really bad! I guess I’ll just have to live with the pain.” Read more about Sciatica: A Pain in the Butt[…]
Every new year, previously half full gyms and exercise classes begin to burst at the seams with eager new participants pledging that this will finally be the year that they will make some changes in their exercise regimen. Sadly, by the time January 15th rolls around, the full gyms and exercise classes shrink down to Read more about Resolve to Stop Making Unsuccessful Resolutions[…]