Interstitial Cystitis Treatment: A Multifaceted Approach
Interstitial cystitis treatment requires a multifaceted approach tailored to your unique needs. Interstitial cystitis (IC), often referred to as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition affecting the bladder. It's characterized by intense pelvic pain, urinary frequency, urge incontinence, and pain with intercourse. IC is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, predominantly women. At Propel Physiotherapy, our team of pelvic physiotherapists has seen the profound impact this condition has on every aspect of our clients’ lives. Despite its prevalence, IC remains widely misunderstood, leading to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment plans for those suffering with this condition. [...]
Plyometrics for Basketball Injury Prevention
Basketball is a fast-paced team sport that blends extreme athleticism and skills. Dribbling, shooting, passing, screening, defending and running across the court requires explosive power that makes players vulnerable to various injuries of the lower body. To ensure a long and healthy basketball career, it is crucial to incorporate exercises to your routine that addresses the physical demands of the sport and your own playing style. In this blog, we will go through key concepts to include in your training regimen to limit the risk of injury, including flexibility and mobility training, strength training, conditioning and plyometrics for basketball. [...]
Why Women Should Lift Heavy Weights
The modern gym concept was popularized in the fitness revolution of the early 1980s. For the majority of that time, it was common to walk into a commercial gym and see the majority of women on cardio machines, while men were on the floor “pumping iron.” More recently, a change has been happening. As the profile of professional female athletes continues to grow and social media influencers normalize women sculpting their physiques, more women and more are starting to include strength training into their regime. We have far more research into women’s health to support the importance of getting [...]
Why Sleep is Critical for Brain Health
Brain health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, encompassing cognitive function, emotional well-being, and neurological health. The human brain is the most complex organ in the body and consumes a large percentage of the body’s energy.To ensure healthy brain function throughout our lifespan, it is important to understand the role it plays and take steps to ensure you strengthen and protect it. In this article we will explore interesting fast about brain health, as well as discuss the benefits of exercise and why sleep is critical for brain health.Table of Contents: Brains are complexBrain power and processingMultitasking is impossibleExercise [...]
Menopause Symptoms: Four Management Strategies
Menopause is a normal part of aging for women and can involve physical and emotional changes. The changing hormone levels that occur during menopause can result in a host of symptoms including hot flashes, mood changes, changes in body composition, decreased libido and changes in vaginal and vulvar tissues. Lifestyle modifications can play a significant role in managing menopausal symptoms. In this article, we hear from four health professionals about the role of exercise, mindfulness, nutrition and pelvic physiotherapy in the management of menopause symptoms. Table of Contents: How EXERCISE can help manage menopause symptoms Using MINDFULNESS to manage [...]
CTE: Preventing Concussions in Youth Hockey
After years of research and publicity around high-profile case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), we are learning more about the impacts of repeated head injuries, especially as it relates to contact sports. Athletes with a history of concussions are more likely to sustain additional concussions, which can result in cognitive decline, depression, and early degenerative change.[i] Repeated head injuries or concussion is associated with CTE. As neurological rehabilitation professionals, we regularly work with young athletes who have sustained concussions. Clinically, we notice that recovery is more difficult and prolonged with the more concussions an individual has experienced. There is [...]