Mind-muscle connection (MMC) means to bring your attention to your body as you move. However, MMC is more than just moving with intention. It also means thinking about actively engaging the target muscle as you engage in movement. Why is Mind-Muscle Connection Important? Research shows that just thinking about [...]
Physical activity and exercise are vital to brain injury recovery. Whether you are starting exercise for the first time or returning to exercise after injury, strength training and cardiovascular activity can help to improve strength, mobility, cognitive function and overall quality of life. How does exercise help the brain [...]
Regular exercise can help people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury in many important ways. Studies have shown that regular physical activity — planned or unplanned — can help with improving emotional regulation, decreasing stress and anxiety, improving our relaxation response, decreasing perception of pain, improving symptoms of [...]
As a physiotherapist working in one of the province’s leading neurological rehabilitation centres, I have witnessed the mental health effects of COVID-19 on some of my clients with traumatic brain injury. In the spirit of Bell Let's Talk Day, I wanted to share the perspectives of some of my clients [...]
