Exercise and Well-Being! You have probably heard it said that exercise will make you feel better. And maybe you’ve experienced this yourself. But let’s explore WHY it makes you feel better. Not only does research show that regular exercise, both endurance (such as walking and biking) and strengthening (such as using resistance bands and/or weight training), […]
Exercise Really Is The “Best” Medicine! Read More »
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow presents as pain on the outside aspect of the elbow and occurs because of the overuse of the tendons in the forearm. These tendons are repetitively overloaded and eventually the result is pain in the elbow, the forearm, and/or the wrist. It is not just athletes that suffer with this
Not Just a Tennis Injury!! Read More »
Have you ever heard the term or been diagnosed with a “stress fracture”? It is a relatively common injury caused by repeat loading/movement on the same bone over time. For example, running long distances increases the “load” or pressure put on the bones in the legs in a repetitive manner. This can cause “stress fractures”. How are stress
Let’s Talk Stress Fractures! Read More »
I love this print that hangs at the entrance to 289 Victoria Street! The minute that I saw it, I knew that it represented everything that A Body In Motion is and has been for the last 19 years. A warm, welcoming environment with a team of compassionate clinicians that truly care for everyone that
Happy Long Weekend Everyone and Happy August!! After 19 fabulous years, we have officially closed the doors at 70 Victoria Street North and Tuesday, August 4th, we will begin our next adventure!! We cannot wait to welcome you to the newest of the ABIM clinics! My fabulous team has been by my side and worked
WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!!! Read More »
Incontinence is a common problem in childhood. One in five otherwise healthy five-year old’s and one in seven school age children are incontinent during the day or night. Enuresis (bedwetting) afflicts 5 to 10 % of children below the age of ten years and can also be experienced by older children and teenagers. If a
Kiddies Need Pelvic Physiotherapy Too! Read More »
Pregnancy and Post-pregnancy Rehab: Treating moms Right! There are countless changes that occur when expecting a baby, and majority of these changes can ultimately impact your pelvic floor. Pregnancy naturally places a lot of pressure onto certain areas of your body and creates pain in your low back, pelvic girdle, and abdomen among other areas.
Caring for Moms Pre and Post Partum! Read More »
As we continue our week focusing on pelvic health…let’s talk about bowel dysfunction! It is something that most people have experienced at some point in their life, but no one talks about it. Bowel dysfunction can cause changes to the pelvic floor muscles and can lead to incontinence, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. Here
How About Those Bowels?? Read More »
Often times, when the conversation goes to pelvic health, we immediately focus on females and having babies! Yes, these are definitely important reasons to see a pelvic health physiotherapist, but as you have seen in this week’s pelvic segment on our social…there are SO many more reasons to befriend a pelvic physio! Today…we talk MEN!
Men Have Pelvic Floors Too! Read More »
You may have a Pelvic Organ Prolapse! What in the world is a pelvic prolapse?! Many women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ (bladder, uterus or rectum) drops down or starts to bulge out of the vagina. Sometimes more than one
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