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Parents, Heads Up!

Parents, Heads Up!

As summer comes to a close, and kids start returning to school and sports, it’s time for them to get their concussion baselines tested. Baseline testing is usually recommended for athletes over 10 years of age, especially if they participate in a collision or high-speed sport. It should be done each year prior to the start of the season.

How Do You Hold Yourself?

How Do You Hold Yourself?

Ever wondered why your pain comes back after receiving treatment? We all know that we use our muscles to move our bodies, but did you know that we also use them to hold and to protect ourselves? This helps us during everyday life to keep us upright and maintain positions or postures against gravity. However, when our muscles are doing too much holding or too much tensing, it can lead to imbalances and pain.

How to Stay Active During the Winter

How to Stay Active During the Winter

It’s dark; it’s gloomy; it’s snowy; it’s frigid… welcome to Canada. When you live in a country that is snowy and cold for more than half the year, you need to find ways to come out of hibernation and survive the season. Here are some tips to help you get up and move!