Tag: Fall prevention
As many people age they may notice that they aren’t as quick with movements, they can’t get up and down form the floor as easily, and their reaction time seems to slow down. To a certain extent this is “normal”. As we age we lose strength, we get more stiff … Continue reading Trips and Falls are Not Inevitable as We Age
Read moreMany people resolve to exercise as a driver to help them lose weight or change their body habitus (shape). While this can indeed contribute to that…. ….YAWN…. from the perspective of a Physiotherapist, there are so many other VITAL reasons to exercise. Welcome to Part 1 of a multiple part … Continue reading If you Haven’t Resolved to Exercise – Why you Should! Pt 1
Read moreWinter has hit us early this year in Oakville Ontario. Winter weather, especially early winter weather, can sometimes leave us unprepared. In our Oakville Physio and wellness clinic, we will often see people who have had a slip or fall, or had a car accident after a snow fall or … Continue reading Prevent Slips and Falls
Read moreIt’s not too late to grow your skeleton as an adult! You still have the power as an adult to positively affect your adult skeleton. The best way to do this is… …Muscle Use! Bone will increase in bone mineral content as well as density when it is subjected to … Continue reading Grow your Skeleton as an Adult!
Read moreMYTH: Aging means inevitable decline in your health and / or disability There are certainly some diseases and issues that become more common with aging. BUT. Getting older doesn’t mean an inevitable decline in health or us of a walker / wheelchair. There are many older adults who continue to … Continue reading Aging Myths – 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 moreLast year, I wrote a blog post about risk factors for falls. From a public health perspective, falling older adults consume a lot of resources. On a more personal level, an older adult who falls is someone’s spouse, parent, grandparent, or friend. So, let’s say you have found 2 or … Continue reading Preventing Falls – How do we do it?
Read moreWhen you hear the work “Physiotherapist”, many people think of a few common things: Sports Injuries – for example, sprained ankles, and strained muscles. Post Surgical Care – after ACL reconstruction, joint replacements. Post Fracture Care – once getting the cast off and starting to move, it is helpful to … Continue reading 5 things Physiotherapists Treat that you wouldn’t think of…
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
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