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Slips or Falls on Ice and Snow: Should you go to emergency, see a doctor, or consult a physiotherapist?

Slips or Falls on Ice and Snow: Should you go to emergency, see a doctor, or consult a physiotherapist?

Winter is upon us, and with of all of this ice and snow, inevitably falls happen.  But do you go to the emergency room, see a doctor, or consult a physiotherapist?  This article addresses when to see which health care professional, as well as what you can do to help yourself after a fall.

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Tips for Staying Consistent with Exercise while Traveling

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Tips for Staying Consistent with Exercise while Traveling

The importance of exercise is generally not a hard sell, the hard part is committing to exercise.  The few fleeting moments of  ‘me time’ can be even more precious while traveling, regardless if you are away for work or pleasure.  As someone who loves spending time abroad and advocates for more of it, here are a few tips to help you stay consistent with your rehab or fitness program while traveling.

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Video Blog: How to properly lift a canoe without hurting your back

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Video Blog: How to properly lift a canoe without hurting your back

Backcountry canoe camping is an excellent way to decrease stress and improve your mental health. However, if you don't lift a canoe properly you risk back injuries or making an existing back issue worse.

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How backcountry camping can decrease stress, pain, and renew your appreciation for life.

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How backcountry camping can decrease stress, pain, and renew your appreciation for life.

As a physiotherapist, I commonly encounter how a high demand, high distraction lifestyle manifests not only as mental anguish, but physical pain.  Recent research has shown that you can reverse these negative effects by spending time in nature.   These are the top 5 reasons to backcountry camp.