It’s officially fall, and daylight savings will soon be coming to a close. Excited as we are to be getting an extra hour of sleep, how many of us have…
21 Oct
21 Oct
It’s officially fall, and daylight savings will soon be coming to a close. Excited as we are to be getting an extra hour of sleep, how many of us have…
29 Jul
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy? The vestibular system can be divided into two main systems: -The peripheral vestibular system which is made up of the ear structures and the…
10 Jun
Menopause is something we hear a lot about, but do we actually know and understand the changes that are happening in the female body during this time period? Menopause is…
12 Apr
How do you view the process of aging? And why is this important to think about? A 2014 study looked at the effects of implicit age-related stereotypes on physical function…
23 Feb
There are many things that can cause dizziness: Medication Dehydration Anxiety Stroke Aneurysm Vestibular disorders Concussion The most common patient story I hear is an experience with sudden onset of…
05 Jan
What is Hypermobility Syndrome? Hypermobility is a description given to joint movement outside of its normal range. Connective tissue is a scaffolding that supports the body and consists of tendons,…
16 Dec
16 Nov
Bowel movements. It’s something we can all relate to so I want to give you a quick and dirty run down of all things constipation. Most people suffer from constipation…
07 Oct
Photobiomodulation (PBM) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) are two well researched and effective forms of regenerative medicine, praised for their ability to repair and heal the body. Painful and debilitating conditions that were once managed through long-term, ongoing medication such as opioids, steroids or NSAIDs can now be targeted and treated through regenerative medicine techniques. PBM and PRP each have proved to promote healing factors in cells when studied in isolation, but research shows the effectiveness of their results are enhanced when they are combined.
28 Jul
Our spinal column serves to protect our nervous system and is an attachment site for the muscles, ligaments, nerves, guts and fascia, it stores kinetic energy and it helps transfer the loads of the body into our base of support. To function effectively, the spinal column needs to be both stiff and flexible at the same time. This dynamic dance of stiffness and flexibility is orchestrated by the brain’s incredible ability to control a symphony of muscles around the spine.