THE REMARKABLE SUPERFICIAL FASCIA Superficial is an anatomical term that means closer to the surface, while fascia refers to a group of connective tissues that...
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SEGMENTAL NEUROPATHIC DYSFUNCTION What does neuropathy mean? A neuropathy refers to an issue with the nerve root. We have nerve roots that branch off our...
HISTORY OF THE CORE In the early 1990’s a group of Australian researchers (Richardson, Jull, et al) created quite a stir after publishing research about a...
ALIGN YOURSELF – LOWER LEG INJURIES As all you outdoor enthusiasts in the Foothills embark on summer trail running, hiking, biking and sunny dog walks, we see...
SUMMER CROSSTRAINING It’s summertime and for many, the end of a busy sports season – hockey, volleyball, competitive school and club teams, and seasonal...
GREEN THUMBS…AND KNEES… AND BACKS You may think GARDENING couldn’t possibly be “exercise”. However, your body is bending, twisting, reaching and...
WHOLE DAY MATTERS The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), in conjunction with the Public Health Agency of Canada and ParticipACTION, have come up with a...
ANISOMELIA It sounds like a pretty name from an exotic dialect. It actually is the medical term for a leg length discrepancy (LLD). So, sorry, don’t name your...
Myofascial Cupping Technique Myofascial cupping is a soft tissue technique designed to loosen, lift and separate our layers of tissue. Firm silicone cups are...
ELBOW INJURIES The elbow is a complex joint that can be affected via the neck, shoulder, locally at the elbow, or the wrist. All these surrounding joints and...
