As exercise professionals, we recommend warming up the body before engaging in physical activity. Whether you’re walking to work, raking leaves, weight lifting or playing sports, doing a proper warm up has several benefits, including helping to prevent injury and optimizing your performance. To better understand what constitutes a [...]
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 [...]
Falls are the most common cause of injury among older Canadians with an estimated 1 in 3 seniors aged 65 and older falling at least once.[i] The injuries that result from falls often lead to hospitalizations and increased disability and mortality. Injuries often include fractures in the hip, pelvis [...]
Back problems are one of the most common chronic conditions in Canada.[i] Four out of five adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some time in their lives with most occurrences between the ages of 30 and 50.[ii] Back injury prevention programs aim to reduce [...]
