Running Injuries and common training errors.
Some runners get discouraged with injury, keep in mind you are not a robot and sometimes you will make mistake in your training regime. This is ok because when you learn from mistakes it will only help your training regime prevail in the future. If you are runner, according to research 79% of you will […]
Managing Work Related Injuries With Physiotherapy
Work related injuries are stressful for many reasons. No one likes to be in pain or deal with the navigation of the lengthy and sometimes stressful claims process. You must also deal with being absent from work for a period of time or abiding to restricted hours or duties. This can be exceptionally difficult if […]
Sleeping Positions To Relieve Neck Pain
Neck and Low back pain are the most common complaints seen by Family Physicians in Canada. As Physiotherapists we often get asked… What position should I sleep in? What pillow should I use, do I need more than one? A sore neck can worsen with poor sleeping habits, however, it can the very cause as […]
Benefits of Infant Massage
From a physiological perspective during cell division in the womb, the soon-to-be fetus divides into 3 layers: the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. The ectoderm develops into the skin and brain, which forms a clear neural connection between the skin and the brain. One way to look at it is that “the brain is the innermost […]
Winnipeg Physiotherapy Clinic Offers Custom Foot Orthotics
WINNIPEG, Manitoba: At Fit4Life Physiotherapy on Henderson Highway, clients can be fitted for custom foot orthotics. Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are created from casts of your feet and can be set into any type of footwear. They benefit many different orthopedic conditions. Fit4Life Physiotherapy began as a home-based business run by Tori Sloane, […]
3 Signs You Have A Chronic Sports Injury & Don’t Know It
Chronic injuries can often go unnoticed. If left untreated, they can have severe consequences. Read more about the signs of a chronic injury here.
Back Pain From Weak Core
Did you know that low back pain could be a symptom of a weak core? Read more about how a weakened core can affect your health and what to do about it here.
Neck & Shoulder Pain – Tight Upper Trapezius
When your neck and shoulders are tight with pain, it can be difficult to pinpoint what’s causing the discomfort. It’s frustrating living with sore or stiff muscles every day. Most neck and shoulder pains derive from issues with the upper trapezius in the body. The upper trapezius muscles are made up of complex structures that […]
What Exactly Does A Physiotherapist Do Anyway?
Living with pain can be one of the most challenging experiences to go through. There are various types of pain that someone may experience, such as pain from sports injuries, pulled/strained muscles, torn ligaments, and more. You can have chronic pain or headaches that are so bad they can be debilitating, and joint/back pain so […]
Athletic Therapist VS. Physiotherapist
When comparing athletic therapy and physiotherapy, there are a number of similarities when it comes to treatment. While some of the methodologies are similar, the two are different professions. Confused? Don’t be. We’re here to tell you about the differences between physiotherapists and athletic therapists. This way, you’ll understand which option might be the best […]