Well it is a full 2 weeks since my injury and I am certainly starting to come around. My xray on Tuesday showed the bones have not shifted, which is definitely a good sign! I go for another xray [...]
Today’s topic: Adaptation. The body is a pretty amazing thing. Last week it hurt to just move my fingers, even put on clothes and over the weekend I was able to stop taking any [...]
We made it home (in several pieces) and I was fortunate enough to get in to see the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Yardley, Tuesday morning. After an xray, cast by the wonderful Bryana, CT scan and some [...]
?What started as an adventure weekend away has now turned in to a new longer-term adventure. Same idea though: research, planning and executing. So instead of a weekend of mountain biking and [...]
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where a person’s bones become thinner, more porous, decrease in mass, and are therefore at a greater risk of breaking. What causes osteoporosis? [...]
Written by Lindsay Cartwright Falls Prevention Why falling is a problem: Falling can lead to a wide variety of injuries including: head injuries, fractures of the wrist, spine, and hip. It is [...]
Written by: Lindsay Cartwright, BSc(KIN) Stretching is one area of exercise that is extremely underestimated. It tends to be skipped and forgotten about, but is very important! Stretching helps [...]
Written by: Lindsay Cartwright, BScKIN People often exercise for the benefits associated with weight loss, but it is important for many more reasons. Canadian guidelines say that we should [...]
1. What do you do at the clinic? A. I am an administrator at Healthwise Physiotherapy. 2. What do you like to do outside the clinic? A. When I am not at the clinic, I enjoy camping, sports, [...]
1. What do you do at the clinic? I am an Athletic Therapist (cand.) and Registered Kinesiologist at the clinic. Whether you are an elite athlete hoping to get back on the field, or an athlete at [...]