Tag: exercise
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
Read moreAre you having a hard time sitting to work and focus? Are your littles also have a difficult time focussing on school work or other sit down learning projects? We have some suggestions for you! Exercise can help with stress, boost your immunity, and for this posts purpose; help you … Continue reading Get Moving Series
Read moreIt’s hard to believe it’s almost back-to-school here in Oakville. It’s so easy to get trapped in the rush around mentality of daily life. What if we told you there is 1 thing you can do to help your child focus in school and help with their learning? Have your … Continue reading Back-to-School Challenge – From an Oakville Physio
Read moreDecreased balance and mobility issues can be a result of a variety of health issues. Concussions, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, and diabetic neuropathy can all impact our balance in a verity of ways. BUT Did you know that much of the balance and mobility issues people simply discount as a … Continue reading Falls, Trips, Stumbles
Read moreWhat is Tissue Adaptation and How Does It Relate to Me? To My Injury & Recovery? To my daily activities… sport and training practices? Tissue adaptation is a gradual process through which your body adapts to different activities (at home, work, or recreationally). It can refer to any … Continue reading Tissue Adaptation – How to avoid the dreaded “Too much, too soon” this New Year
Read moreThe holiday season is upon us and that means the staff here at Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness are bound to be a bit more jolly – and perhaps (in my case anyway) a little more round in the middle. We are surrounded by delicious foods and beverages, not to mention … Continue reading Goal Setting for Resolutioners
Read morePain and stiffness are often subjective complaints that prevent people from participating in active lifestyles including exercise. We see many people at our Oakville Physio clinic who have been avoiding activity due to pain of some sort. This is often the case with those with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Once RA symptoms … Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis and Physiotherapy
Read moreFor older adults, falls represent a significant health risk. As we age, our bone and muscle health tends to worsen (often due to lifestyle factors), making us more prone to fractures on impact with the ground. For some, simply getting off the ground following a fall is incredibly demanding and … Continue reading Falls- How to recognize the risk and what to do about it?
Read moreOakville Physiotherapist Lisa started her journey to a career as a Physiotherapist by doing her Honour’s in Kinesiology at McMaster University where she graduated with highest honours. At McMaster Lisa played varsity softball and later worked as a Team Therapist with the varsity wrestling and women’s soccer teams. Lisa graduated … Continue reading Meet Our Team – Oakville Physio Lisa
Read moreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the team at our Oakville Physio, Massage and Foot Care Clinic wanted to pass along some information on the effectiveness of physiotherapy and exercise as part of the rehabilitation and healing process. Following mastectomy surgery, there is damage to the axillary region (armpit). … Continue reading How Physiotherapy can Help after Breast Cancer
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