I had already banged up my knee pretty badly--a hairline fracture in my tibia left me pain that would follow me for years. By the time I was 26, the pain was still there and I never thought it would ...
About this time of year five years ago, I took a pretty bad fall and broke my shoulder in two places. You might recall that I was running with Mike, my hubby, out at the Weir Dam, on a beautiful fall ...
If you are, or have ever been, on the receiving end of back tension, you’ll know it can be a vibe kill. It’s the kind of discomfort that makes you want to avoid movement, stay off your feet, and lie ...
Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic practice designed to deeply relax the body and mind through postures that are held for extended periods, and sometimes supported by props. Unlike more dynamic ...
A core principle of restorative practices is that they are most effective when used before any conflict has occurred.
Once reserved for athletes, eccentric exercise is becoming increasingly popular in everyday training and physical therapy—especially for people with musculoskeletal conditions like Parkinson’s disease ...
Regular physical activity is an important part of aging and can help keep the body strong and mobile. However, certain modifications to activities may be necessary along the way. Some people may find ...
Occupation-based hand therapy interventions constitute a specialised approach that integrates everyday activities into the rehabilitation process. This modality leverages meaningful, purposeful tasks ...