Urinary incontinence is concerning as it is inconvenient and embarrassing. It’s the involuntary loss of urine. It’s not a disease but a symptom. There are many causes of incontinence. It is a common consequence of pregnancy and childbirth. However, it is not a problem restricted to just women. About one in 30 men…
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What is arthritis? Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints. It’s an inflammation of the joints. It’s the main cause of disability among people over 55. Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and usually affects the elderly. Causes When someone has…
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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) are terms that include many localized injuries such as trigger finger, golfer’s and tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and more diffuse pain syndromes (those that spread over the body) which may be diagnosed as cervicobrachial pain syndrome or chronic pain syndrome. Symptoms of repetitive strain injury Early…
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The most common muscle imbalances are due to our sedentary lifestyles. It’s pretty easy to see which muscles are tight or short when you sit for long periods of time throughout the day. When a muscle is shortened for a long period of time it will become “tight” which really means it is shorter than…
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Pilates builds core, abdominal and back strength. These are essential components for martial artists to hone their craft and prevent injuries. Shoulders and hamstrings are among the areas prone to injuries for martial artists. Injuries usually occur because the body, muscles and bones are not held in proper alignment and as a result many self-inflicted…
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With the the winter season here and ahead of us thoughts of summer are on the mind and outdoor activities. Everything from swimming, hiking, kayaking and racquet sports like tennis and pickleball are growing in popularity. Pilates can help with many things such as injury prevention, improvement of muscle control and flexibility. Sports like tennis…
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Shows like “So you think you can dance?” demonstrate just how much physical work, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, power, flexibility and more is required to dance effortlessly. Dancing is a sport. Like with any sport training is required, not just in the sport itself but also outside the sport, cross training including strength, stability and…
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Ballroom dancing has grown in popularity in the past years. Ballroom dancing is no longer just a leisure activity older people or your grandparents used to casually waltz around the dance floor. Shows like “Dancing with the Stars” demonstrate just how much physical work, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, power, flexibility and more is required to…
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Every winter a new activity is created for many of us, shoveling snow. You may not consider it as a physical activity but it is a very physical activity and depending on the consistency and/ or amount of the snow, more or less so. Either way, it’s a physical activity and needs to be treated…
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Curling is another very common sport played through the cold months in Canada. The sport of curling originated in Scotland in the sixteenth century. It is a common way for Canadians to take advantage and enjoy the winter months. Of the 1.5 million curlers worldwide, 80% are Canadian. Curling is a sport that is adaptable…
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