Welcome back! In our last post, we talked about what lifestyle changes are, along with some examples to get you started. As we noted before, making changes in your routine or behaviour is easier said than done! Often, like New Year’s resolutions, these changes fall by the wayside within a … Continue reading Tips on how to start and maintain Lifestyle Changes – Part 2
While we have continued to treat many patients virtually during the past weeks, we are so please that we will be able to open our Oakville clinic doors to Physiotherapy patients! Our Chiropody colleagues have restarted their foot clinic appointments and we are following suit. Starting on June 1st, our … Continue reading Physiotherapy – In-Person
What are “lifestyle changes” anyway? It’s a rather vague expression that gets thrown around a lot. And just how easy is it to actually change your lifestyle? Lifestyle changes are modifications you can make in your daily routines or behaviours. Often, they are mentioned in regards to making healthier choices … Continue reading What are some lifestyle changes YOU can benefit from? – Part 1
We are so pleased to let everyone know that Chiropodists (foot care) are now allowed to see and treat patients in person beyond what has been dictated as being “emergent care”. We know that these past few months have been difficult for most of us, and we are here for … Continue reading Palermo Foot Clinic – Chiropody Update
You will likely have these screening questions memorized soon. In compliance with all of our professional colleges (Chiropody, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy) and the Ministry of Health for in person appointments, our Oakville based clinic will be conducting COVID-19 screening questions. All our colleges are just a little bit different. In … Continue reading Our Covid-19 Clinic Screening Questions and Process
There are many styles of yoga, some more modern than others, and some which are combinations or derivatives of more traditional styles. For our purposes here, we will describe the five main styles you are likely to encounter in a yoga studio near you! This way, when you sign up … Continue reading Yoga Basics, Part 6: Styles of Yoga
When we have hurt our back, or have fallen and broken something, or have been in a car accident, or even been dealing with chronic pain… our go-to is to see our family doctor. Often, they will prescribe something to help: Muscle relaxers Anti-inflammatories Pain-killers But what happens when the … Continue reading What role does medication play in recovery?
Welcome back to Yoga Basics! Today we will demonstrate five of the most common Restorative Poses. What are Restorative Poses you may ask? There are many reasons to practice yoga… Some seek a challenge, looking for a yoga practice that feels more like a workout. Others think of yoga as … Continue reading Yoga Basics, Part 5: Restorative Poses
The days are warming up (minus a polar vortex coming this weekend). This is the time when a lot of people pine to get outside. Many people would have started already at a local driving range. Golf coaches would be busy getting people ready for their golf season and courses … Continue reading May the Course be With You…
Welcome back to the Yoga Series! This series for anyone who is a beginner at yoga and would like to learn more about the individual poses so they can build the foundation for their practice… Today we will talk about yoga poses that focus on building your core strength (check … Continue reading Yoga Basics, Part 4: Core Strength
