Osteoporosis

Originally posted on May 27, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/osteoporosis-article/   Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss of bone mass and weakening of the bones, increasing the risk of fractures, such as a broken hip, crushed vertebra (spine), or...

Osteoarthritis

Originally posted on April 30, 2014 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/osteoarthritis/   Joints change with time, and as we age we experience aches and pains and a gradual loss of mobility. However, osteoarthritis, one of 150 different forms of arthritis, is not simply a...

Posture – A patient info sheet

Originally posted on February 13, 2015 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/posture-a-patient-info-sheet/ Posture Having good posture not only makes you look strong and healthy — it’s also a critical factor in preventing pain and injuries. For recreational activities like golf,...

Tips to reduce the risk of falling

Originally posted on April 28, 2015 at http://physiocanhelp.ca/preventing-falls-a-patient-info-sheet/ More than one-third of Canada’s elderly population (ages 65 and older) fall each year. It’s estimated that 50% of those who fall will suffer moderate to severe...