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What is Physiotherapy Treatment?
Physiotherapy is most often confused with occupational therapy. However, these professions are actually very different. Physiotherapy focuses on improving the patient’s ability to move their body. Whereas occupational therapy focuses on improving the patient’s ability...
Lower Back and Hip Stretches
Lower Back and Hip Stretches Sometimes, you want to lie down and let your muscles relax. You want to work in the garden, but your back is saying no. There are times you want to carry your grandkids or pets but your back is not cooperating. For some, lower back pain is...
Kinesiology vs Physiotherapy
Kinesiology vs Physiotherapy If you’re a senior who is not involved in activities to continually develop muscle strength and conditioning or someone in your 20s or 30s who has problems with mobility, you should seek healthcare professionals who can help you get back...
3 Box or Park Bench Exercises to Activate your Lower Body Muscles
How do I build my lower body muscles? Plyometric exercises are powerful aerobic exercises that can be used to increase your speed, endurance, and strength. They involve you having to exert your muscles to their maximum potential for a short period of time. These three...
3 Wall Squat Variations you can do at Home
Do wall squats build muscle? Wall squats are a compound exercise because it works multiple muscle groups, so you are gaining a lot for the work you put in! These 3 variations go beyond the fundamental muscle groups and really works on engaging additional muscles....
3 TRX/Suspension Trainer Exercises for any Fitness Level
Why is TRX Suspension Training unique? Including TRX Suspension Trainers changes exercise into a challenge for your core. Gravity and bodyweight are used as a resistance to build strength, balance and coordination. There are benefits to using total body resistance...
3 Push Up Variations to Activate your Upper Body Muscles
Different kinds of push ups We are going to be moving away from a standard push up to activate more muscles in your body in this post. A simple variation can alter the way muscles work together while strengthening and stabilizing them in the process. These are perfect...
3 Bodyweight Exercises (You’ve Never Seen Before!)
How can I build my body without weights? These exercises combine variations of movements to maximize their effectiveness for your body. Each exercise can be done with no weight, making it perfect for at home! This workout can increase your strength and stability in...
4 Exercises for Back and Core Muscles Strengthening
How do you strengthen your back and core? As promised, this week I will share some of the exercises Stefanie provided me with to strengthen my back and core muscles! Please note: these exercises were prescribed in specificity to the level of severity of my injury....