As physios, we commonly work with clients with arthritis and can be very helpful with decreasing pain, increasing function, and potentially even slowing its progression. Your STRIDE physio would start with a thorough assessment. This is to find out your current abilities and identify/confirm the arthritis diagnosis. Where you are at greatly impacts the type Read more about <strong>What can physio do for arthritis?</strong>[…]
Shivangi graduated with her Masters in Physiotherapy in 2013 from the Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy in Bangalore, India. Coming to Canada, she completed her certification on Physiotherapy Practice in the Canadian Healthcare System from the University of Alberta in 2020. Shivangi’s research projects include her dissertation on the intra-rater reliability of craniocervical flexion testing in Read more about Shivangi[…]
You Asked: I have a lot of exercises from physio over the years. They are all helpful, but I just don’t have time. How do I prioritize them? Our Response: We all have a limit to the amount of time we are able to devote to our exercises. This is the reality of life and Read more about Ask A Physio: How do I prioritize my exercises?[…]
This is a question we as physiotherapists get asked all the time and unfortunately, there is no easy answer that applies to everyone for every situation. As humans, we are always looking for the “why.” We strive to understand how our pain happened, so presumably, we can avoid the trigger in the future. Sometimes there Read more about Ask A Physio: Why did my *insert sore area here* flare up?[…]
I have heard “Movement is Medicine” a few times in the past and I really like this statement. I am a big believer in the benefits of physical activity, so I want to dive into it more. I’ll try not to beat a dead horse, as I’m sure many of you have heard that you Read more about Movement is Medicine[…]
Like to lift weights at your gym or involved in Crossfit? Give yourself a pat on the back for putting in the time to get fit! But if you are involved in these activities you know how demanding it can be on the shoulders, especially repeated push of a loaded bar to an overhead position Read more about The Importance of Shoulder Mobility and Stability When Lifting Weights[…]
As the weather gets colder, our mood can begin to change. “Winter Blues,” also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, is related to the changes of the seasons. More predominately, SAD strikes when the leaves begin to change and the weather chills our bones. This change can zap our energy and leave us feeling Read more about Sweat Out Your Winter Blues[…]
We’re going to get honest here, people. Potentially, uncomfortably so. Let this first bit be a disclaimer that we have no intention to offend or get “into it” with you or anyone else for that matter. If you read something here that gets you bothered and you feel the need to really let us have Read more about Real Talk with your Friendly Physiotherapists[…]
Strength training has long been popular across many different areas and cultures. Millions of people flock to gyms each year in the hopes of getting in shape, getting stronger, and getting more muscular. The problem is that a lot of gym goers get overwhelmed by the sheer mass of information available. How many days a Read more about Strength Training[…]
I can’t believe we are heading to the Olympic Games. It seems a little surreal; it’s something we have been preparing for and talking about for a very long time and the moment is finally here. Christmas was an enjoyable and restful time in Canada. Santa Claus came and went, as did the flu for Read more about Kellycurls #4[…]