Exercise has emerged as a key intervention in the fight against cognitive decline and dementia. Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, language and thinking abilities to the point that it affects one’s daily life. For many years, science has ignored [...]
Menopause transition can bring a host of physical, emotional and social symptoms that can create a feeling of losing control. Physical symptoms including hot flashes and night sweats, changes to bone density and body composition, poor sleep and changes to mood occur due to the changing in hormone levels [...]
Arthritis is the most significant chronic disease in Canada affecting 1 in every 5 Canadians.[i] The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis commonly leads to joint stiffness, pain and reduced range of motion. At Propel Physiotherapy, our therapists have experience providing customized arthritis physiotherapy programs that help [...]
The structure of the shoulder joint makes it susceptible to injury. Some common shoulder injuries include frozen shoulder, labral tears and rotator cuff tears. Shoulder pain and disability can also result in the need for shoulder replacement surgery. In this article, we look at shoulder joint anatomy, why common shoulder [...]
