The term self care has been used to describe everything from spa treatments to napping. In actuality, self care is a holistic lifestyle approach to help prevent and treat illness and injury. Taking the time for self care is far from selfish or indulgent. It requires self reflection, self [...]
Setting goals is a great way to help improve your physical and mental health. Whether you are training for your first marathon, recovering from a serious injury, trying to manage the stressful job or improve the quality of your sleep, sustaining momentum towards achieving your goal is easier with [...]
Do you find yourself prioritizing ‘productivity’? If you choose work, housework or relationships over taking care of your body and mind too often you’re not alone. Our culture incentivizes and rewards a busy and hectic lifestyle. However, these ideas are dangerous and counterproductive. They often lead to exhaustion, fatigue, depression, [...]
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 [...]
