Do you know what your insurance benefits cover? Physiotherapy benefits cover much more than you may think. Improve your quality of life with these insurance tips!

Kegel or pelvic floor strengthening exercises can be an important part of your pelvic rehabilitation. Most people have heard of Kegels, but many do not know exactly what it is, if they should be doing them or if they are doing them correctly. This is your guide to those questions.

Whether you’re settling in to a new school year or have changed your desk at work, evaluating your ergonomics is an important first step! In this article we’re going to review an ergonomics checklist, and discuss alternative options to improve your desk setup.

A concussion is a bump or blow to the head, or a hit to the body, which causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. Most concussed individuals have normal findings on imaging, such as CT scans, and the disturbance of brain function in due to metabolic changes as opposed to structural damage. While anyone can suffer a concussion, some people have personal variables that may cause them to experience longer recovery times. Here we outline some predisposing factors for post-concussion syndrome.

Pulley sprains are unfortunately one of the most common injuries we see in our climbing population at the clinic. Many are not purely an acute injury, a sharp pain while falling off a project or doing a powerful dynamic movement, but have a chronic component of overuse associated with it. Like many injuries, prevention is a much easier approach than managing a painful pulley issue! Read on to see our top 3 tips for preventing pulley injuries.

Sex should not hurt, but sadly this is not the case for many people. Although it is common, it is not normal. The good news is that there are ways to treat it. Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, can be due to different causes but Pelvic Physiotherapy can help.

We’re thankful for this wonderful article from local initiative, YEG THRIVE, on how we can help you with your running!

“As the running season kicks into high gear and marathon races loom on the horizon, it’s crucial to keep your body in top condition to prevent injuries and maximize performance. That’s where Corona Station Physical Therapy comes in, offering specialized treatments tailored to runners’ needs, from injury prevention to rehabilitation.”

We all want to maintain our independence as long as we can, and a big part of that is keeping our mobility. So how do we do that? In our group class, we take a unique approach by focusing on the vestibular system in addition to your muscles and joints. What does that mean? It means better strength, better balance, and more confidence in your day-to-day life!

Rather than lacing up those running shoes, how about hitting the pool or going for a bike ride? Or if that seems impossible with the busy week ahead of you, then how else can you get moving? In this article, we will be defining cross training, discussing the benefits, and sharing tips on how to fit these sessions into your busy week.

What causes tinnitus? Why does my hearing feel muffled? Possible causes for ear pain? If you’ve been searching for answers about your ear symptoms with no improvements, it might be time to look at your jaw!

Winter greets our snowy city for many months of the year, but that doesn’t keep us from getting outside and staying active. We’ve brought a you a few highlights of activities you might be missing out on AND how to stay safe while trying them out!

Have you recently been in a collision? It can be hard to navigate the process to get you the help you need, when you need it. Follow this guide to learn about the first 90 days of your accident- including how to start your injury claim!

How do you get back into shape? How do you recover your strength or stamina after losing it? You can stop searching the internet for answers, because your Physiotherapist can help! Our bodies lose strength, stamina, and coordination gradually when we go through long periods of inactivity. A Physiotherapist can help you reverse the progress by supporting you through the process known as “reconditioning”!

Here’s my experience with Pelvic Floor Therapy – including what surprised me the most. This guest post is brought to you by Kari Skelton.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, playing on a recreational sports team, or looking to compete in your first marathon, proper training and physical preparation are paramount to nailing your next performance. Sports performance is a vast topic, but today, we are going to chat about 3 specific aspects to get you started!

Chances are you’ve heard the saying “lift with your legs, not your back” when being instructed to pick something up off the floor. We do this to protect our bodies and avoid the years of lower back pain it inevitably brings. Whether you are working in a warehouse, where your daily routine involves lifting, or one random day at the office you are tasked with lifting a box of printer paper, it is absolutely crucial that you lift with safe mechanics.

Sometimes a concussion is obvious – significant headaches, dizziness, loss of memory and trouble concentrating after a blow to the head are what most people would identify as typical of a concussion. However, concussion symptoms can vary significantly between individuals and many concussions could be dismissed, especially if symptoms resolve quickly.

Chances are you know what arthritis is. The most common form is osteoarthritis, and you probably know at least one person living with it given that 13.6% of Canadians over 20 live with the condition¹. It can be a very painful condition that affects many aspects of your life, but receiving the diagnosis doesn’t have to spell doom and gloom for your future. Modern medicine has taken incredible leaps in the past several decades, and we have a much better understanding of the mechanisms and best course of treatment for many conditions and diseases, including osteoarthritis.

Spring is here! For many runners, this marks the return to outdoor running, trail running or just running in general. Unfortunately, it is also a time of year where we start to see an increase in overuse injuries related to running. If you are looking for further guidance to return to running, or improve your running performance, book today with one of our running specific physios!

Did you know that physiotherapy can benefit you during AND after your pregnancy? Chantal has a wealth of education in women’s health to better support you and your body as you go through this amazing process. Read more for how and what that looks like!