Taryn was born in Wainwright, AB and grew up most of her life in Kamloops, BC. She completed her BSc in Biology and BA in Psychology at TRU in Kamloops before moving to Saskatoon to pursue her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan; which she completed in 2020. Sports has been a Read more about Taryn[…]
It’s International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating with a Q & A with the ladies of STRIDE… What’s a stereotype or an assumption of women that you’d like to see change? Laurel: That sticking up for ourselves or being assertive is bad, often being labeled as “bossy,” “crazy,” or “aggressive.” While similar behaviour in men Read more about International Women’s Day[…]
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?[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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![…]
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Connie grew up on a farm southwest of Gull Lake that has been in her family for 111 years. She has two amazing daughters; one in Regina and one here in Swift. Connie moved to Swift Current from Regina to be closer to her two beautiful granddaughters. Connie has held some interesting positions in her Read more about Connie[…]