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[…]
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[…]
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain, localized tender points, and extreme fatigue. It is most common in females and has been shown to affect approximately 2% of the population. Although pain is the primary complaint, those with fibromyalgia also commonly experience stiffness, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness, Read more about Fibromyalgia[…]
We’re celebrating our Grand Opening at STRIDE all this week! Monday Oct. 19 – Friday Oct. 23 The Team at STRIDE is thrilled with the support we’ve received during our first weeks in business. We’d like to show our gratitude by providing both our loyal clientele, as well as any newbies, with some great deals and Read more about Grand Opening![…]
Congratulations on finding and navigating the STRIDE Physio & Performance website! As you can see, we’re busy getting the clinic up and running. We’re excited to report that our space is currently undergoing extensive renovations (ahead of schedule! whoo hoo!) and looks like we’ll easily make our opening that is scheduled for October 2015. Keep Read more about Hello world![…]