A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-changing injury that often changes the way you interact with the world. In general, life expectancy following and SCI has improved significantly in the past century, however, the years lived with additional disability are apparent[i]. How you mobilize is the most easily [...]
Compression fractures can affect anyone at any point in their life. These types of fractures are most common in the elderly. In fact, 25% of post-menopausal women will experience a compression fracture.[i] These types of fractures can cause significant pain and disability. This can lead to a loss of [...]
Exercises to improve balance can be split into two categories, static balance vs. dynamic balance. Static balance is our ability to hold our body in a specific position and posture while dynamic balance is our ability to maintain balance while moving our body and walking. In static balance the body [...]
Falls are the most common cause of injury among older Canadians, with 1 in 3 seniors aged 65 years and older likely to fall at least once every year.[i] This is because as the body ages, muscles become weaker, proprioception decreases and reflexes become slower, all impacting balance and [...]
