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Giving birth can be scary, especially in our overcrowded, under-serviced, rushed and non-personalized medical system. My goal with this resource is to offer some comfort measures during active labour through a variety of different positions, suggestions and through partner support.

September 12, 2024

Giving birth can be scary, especially in our overcrowded, under-serviced, rushed and non-personalized medical system. My goal with this resource is to offer some comfort measures during early labour through a variety of different positions, suggestions and through partner support.

July 9, 2024

You are driving in your car on a warm summer’s day, windows down, singing along to your favourite tune. You pull up to your driveway and are overcome by the intense and sudden onset of urinary urgency.

June 24, 2024

Rest is an integral aspect of sports and fitness training. It is during periods of rest that the body repairs, adapts, and strengthens.

February 12, 2024

Building stronger bones through nutrition and exercise is essential for maintaining overall bone health, preventing osteoporosis, and reducing the risk of fractures.

January 27, 2024

Stretching is a physical activity that involves gently elongating muscles and other soft tissues. It can be performed as a part of a warm-up before exercise or a cool-down after exercise and even as a standalone activity. Stretching can be beneficial for various age groups and fitness levels. ‍

January 22, 2024

Functional fitness is a training approach that aims to improve an individual's ability to perform daily activities and meet the physical demands of real-life situations.

December 19, 2023

You have probably heard of the term “core strength”, but what exactly is the core and why is it important to strengthen it?

December 8, 2023

Benefits of physiotherapy treatment include improving functional ability and movement, pain reduction, strengthening muscles and joints, surgery recovery, 2023.

August 6, 2022

Effective stretches for lower back and hip pain. The interrelationship between lower back and hips explained, including common causes of back pain, 2022.

August 6, 2022

There are two ways to administer traditional cupping. Wet and dry techniques.

June 22, 2020

Are you stuck working from home? Are you spending hours a day at your makeshift workstation?

April 13, 2020

Are you experiencing back pain that is increasingly getting worse? Are you frustrated at your lack of progress? If so, this blog is for you!‍

March 4, 2018

Are you experiencing back pain that is increasingly getting worse? Are you frustrated at your lack of progress? If so, this blog is for you!

January 8, 2018

It is not uncommon to see people at our clinic either during or soon after the Christmas holidays.

December 15, 2017

It sure feels like winter is here. The temperature has fallen to below zero these past couple days. I hate to say it, but it just might snow soon.

November 30, 2017

Whether you are in healthcare or taking care of a loved one, many of us are subjected to the demands of caring for the aging population.

November 14, 2017

We are into fall full throttle now. With the change of the seasons, we tend to notice a change in activities.

October 16, 2017

Many individuals rely on running as a form of exercise to keep them in shape. Although it remains a popular activity, running can sometimes do more harm than good.

September 28, 2017

The majority of society does some sort of clerical or computer work for extended periods throughout the day.

September 14, 2017

This is a common question we get asked as physiotherapists. Having surgery is a big decision, certainly, not one to be taken lightly.

August 30, 2017

Whether you run recreationally, competitively, or even if you’re just looking to get started, the lessons we will share can help to improve performance and mitigate the risk of repetitive strain injury by addressing some of the key concerns.

August 13, 2017

Whether you run recreationally, competitively, or even if you’re just looking to get started, the lessons we will share can help to improve performance and mitigate the risk of repetitive strain injury by addressing some of the key concerns.

August 12, 2017

Whether you run recreationally, competitively, or even if you’re just looking to get started, the lessons we will share can help to improve performance and mitigate the risk of repetitive strain injury by addressing some of the key concerns.

August 11, 2017

Registered physiotherapist Adam Chang of LIFT Physiotherapy talks about his experiences at Sole Soccer Camp, hosted by Jonathan de Guzman in Toronto.

June 25, 2017

Many athletic trainers, therapists and strength coaches in North America are now avoiding the use of ice for post injury/performance recovery.

June 23, 2017

If you’re looking for physiotherapy in Mississauga, chances are you’ve been injured, and it’s possible your injury was a result of improper technique at the gym.

June 23, 2017

On February 17, 2017, I quit my full-time contract job working as a Registered Physiotherapist.

June 23, 2017