Falls are a leading cause of injury in the elderly. With significant physical, emotional, and financial impacts on both individuals and healthcare systems, fall prevention for seniors is a priority globally. Evidence suggests that interventions like physiotherapy, regular exercise, and environment modification are key in preventing falls in the [...]
Feeling confident and walking independently are huge factors in older adults maintaining independence at home. Falls can be detrimental to this independence and represent a huge economic cost to the healthcare system. An estimated 20–30% of older Canadian adults (> 65 years old) living in the community experience one or [...]
Running is a physically demanding sport, whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a 5K enthusiast. To perform at your best and minimize the risk of injury, it's essential to prepare your body adequately. Physiotherapy for runners is one tool that can help you run smarter so you can maximize [...]
Paddling at the cottage or on the city’s local waterways can feel more like a fun pastime than the rigorous sport we see at the Olympics. But don’t let that fool you into thinking your body doesn’t require proper training to avoid injury and improve your overall enjoyment of [...]
