Initially, you notice a bit of stiffness in the mornings, but it resolves quickly. Long walks are the only activity that bothers your knee. Over time, pain is triggered by increasingly ordinary activities such as walking downstairs or standing up from a chair. The knee takes longer to loosen up in the mornings, and you’ve […]

March 28, 2020. This was the last time I was at the gym just prior to its closure due to the covid pandemic lockdown in Edmonton. That is 15 weeks or 3.5 months ago. However, mentally and physically, it seems so much longer. As a physiotherapist, I am aware of the effects of deconditioning if […]

For the first time in census history the number of individuals 65 years and over exceeds the number of children under 15 years of age (Stats Canada, 2016). According to the World Health Organization (2012), by 2050 the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years of age will double from 11% to 22%. As […]

  As our City prepares to host the 106th Grey Cup, sadly without the Eskimos, our blog this month will feature Ty Henry, our Registered Massage Therapist who is currently completing his Sports Massage Certification with the Edmonton Eskimos. As you will read, Ty’s determination, initiative, creativity and talent have been a great asset to […]

Low back pain of discogenic origin is a challenging condition to manage. It can be slow to improve and its high pain severity can be extremely disabling. The pain is often made worse with sitting and bending forward, which are two common postures and movements required for work and every day living.  In the past, […]

Four years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Matt Norminton, the running coach of the Running Room Athletic Club (RRAC). I was ready to return to racing and I wanted some company to run my workouts. Little did I know I was about to run with some very fast company.  When I gave him my […]