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Dance@Home Physio Tips

by Jen, April 14, 2020

Hey Dancers! If you haven’t seen these Dance@Home Physio Tips already on our YouTube Channel, I wanted to make sure you have them available for yourselves. I really care about helping you stay in dancer condition while you are experiencing the home-bound realities of this unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic.  These videos will help prevent a wave […]

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Rules to Survive COVID-19 Social Distancing

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, March 18, 2020

Simple Rules to Survive Social Distancing I’m already seeing posts on social media of people beginning to get a little stir crazy with social distancing. Let’s remember that physical distance does not mean we have to stay indoors or stop socializing virtually with our friends and family, near or far. I have a friend on […]

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Gardening Should Not be a Pain in the Back!

by Jen, April 29, 2019

Strategic Postures to Avoid Back Pain While Gardening It’s that absolutely magical time of year when the first signs of spring are upon us. What looked like crusty hardened dirt becomes home to a fresh generation of tulips, daffodils, hostas, and the like.   If you own any property, it’s also that time of year when the […]

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Snowday Reflections

by Jen, February 13, 2019

If you live in southern Ontario and don’t own a snow-blower, you know exactly what I mean when I say that there’s been a ton of shovelling to do lately. This winter has been no exception with several snowday events. As a physiotherapist, I pay close attention to the body mechanics I am using and […]

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Milestone Reflections

by Karen San Andres, Reg PT, July 26, 2017

Milestone Reflections There have been two significant birthdays for me this year and it has put me into a constant state of reflection.  I look back at who I was, what I have accomplished, my challenges, failures, triumphs and the lessons I have learned from it all. I examine the present. Who I am now, […]

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