Gait impairment is common in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), affecting mobility, independence and increasing falls risk. Over the past few decades, research and clinical studies supporting the effects of using music clinically in rehabilitation have been developed and replicated. One of the most powerful and well-documented elements of music [...]
Breast cancer accounts for 25% of new cases of cancer with 1 in 8 women expected to develop breast cancer during their lifetime.[i] With early detection, advances in research, greater prevention efforts and advanced treatment options, there is a greater survival rate than ever before. The female breast cancer death [...]
While aerobic exercise such as running, biking and walking have numerous benefits on our cardiovascular system, strength training is the type of exercise that can have the biggest impact on our bodies as we age. In fact, strength training for women over 50 is a prescription for a younger, [...]
Women have been especially vulnerable to the physical and mental health effects of COVID-19. As we mark International Women’s Day, we want to highlight the need for policies and programs that address the inequalities that have led to less favourable outcomes for women. And as physiotherapists and exercise professionals, we [...]
