A question that frequently gets asked is, “Why would a child need a massage?”. A simple answer is that they are smaller versions of you and I who would also benefit from massages for the same reasons adults would! Benefits could include injury recovery, pain management, increased relaxation and the list goes on. 

We are living in an exciting time filled with so much information at our fingertips. But it can be overwhelming to filter through and understand how we can benefit from these resources. One thing that often gets overlooked when discussing our well-being is the health of our bladder and bowels. What does it mean to have a healthy bowel? A healthy bladder? What are the normative values of a healthy bathroom schedule? Let’s discuss when it may be time to dig deeper into our daily routines and when to seek help if things aren’t going according to schedule.

Sciatica is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. As many as 40% of people will get sciatica during their life, and it becomes more frequent as you age.¹

As a new parent, navigating the chest-feeding journey can be filled with ups and downs. Not only are you navigating infant anatomy and latch quality but also learning about the changes happening in your own body.

Have you heard the phrase “no pain, no gain” used in reference to massages? The belief that deep pressure creates better results has persisted for a long time, but does everyone benefit from deep pressure treatment? Not necessarily

You have tested positive for COVID and many of your symptoms seem to be lingering for several weeks. Do you have Long COVID (also known as post COVID-19 condition or PCC)?(1) When does COVID-19 develop into Long COVID? Who is at the highest risk for developing Long COVID?

As we head into summer, learning to ride a bicycle becomes a hot topic for parents. Families will frequently ask what type of bicycle they should encourage their child to use when introducing this new and exciting skill. So let’s break this skill down to the basics in the hopes of helping guide your choice!

While you may have been referred from your doctor to seek physiotherapy treatment following a back or shoulder injury, what you may not know is that physiotherapy can also be beneficial following a brain injury!

So you’ve sustained an injury and are wondering if you should heat or ice the area. This is a common question in the clinic, so let’s dive into the “why” behind each.

Female athletes have traditionally been under-represented and poorly supported in many aspects of sport. It can seem impossible to return to sport when you are faced with poor sleep, the mental and physical load of motherhood, an unrecognizable body that you no longer trust when it comes to movement, and a lack of direction from healthcare providers.

Physical development occurs rapidly over the first few years of a child’s life. Infants are born to explore the world around them; gross motor development plays an important role in allowing little ones to explore with everyday activities like sitting, crawling, walking, climbing, and running.

While medical imaging (MRI scans, ×-rays, CT scans) may be necessary to rule in or out serious medical conditions, they are often not required to begin your rehabilitation journey.

Artistic athletes, such as dancers, gymnasts, circus performers, cheerleaders, and figure skaters all have incredibly high physical demands placed on their body when it comes to impact and load, often in extreme ranges of motion.

Let's take a moment to appreciate that the entire menopause spectrum makes up one third to one half of a woman's life. Yet sadly, it is also a time many women find they know very little about!