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If you’re on a computer for most of the day, and you find your head slowly inching forward, your shoulders rounding, and your neck pain is dialing up, then this is the article for you. I asked our team of physiotherapists to share their BIGGEST tips to improve posture immediately! We’ll cover the 5 most important posture hacks and give you some quick exercises to fix your posture now. Continue reading
With Covid-19 social distancing guidelines and gyms being closed, running can be a great way to burn off some steam and stay in shape! I have certainly seen a lot more people jogging around my neighbourhood over the past 6
When I first starting working from home for Chipperfield Physiotherapy, there was certainly an adjustment period. I had spent my entire life on job sites, in offices, and had recently left a job that required me to walk almost 10,000
Sleep is a fundamental part of our lives and crucial for our health. Most of us know we should be getting a good night’s sleep, however, for some of us, it’s not that easy! More than a third of American
Sure, it is freezing outside and running in cold weather might not feel quite as natural as when it’s warm and sunny. But before you retreat to the treadmill for your run, consider this: Running in the cold may actually
In recognition of National Osteoporosis Month, we set out to explore some of the main preventative measures and treatment options for this condition. During our research, we were surprised to find that Osteoporosis causes 70-90% of 30,000 hip fractures annually and fewer
We are heading into the coldest months of the year. Yes, it’s gloomy, dark, and frigid. But that shouldn’t stop you from exercising! The winter weather can seem like a great excuse to hibernate indoors on your warm couch and
For many of us, a normal workweek means 40+ hours sitting in front of the computer, often hunched over with poor posture and little consideration for our body’s need to move. After a full day of catching up on e-mails,
As the active baby boomer’s age, there has been a steady rise in the number of knee replacement surgeries performed (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2019). For most, undergoing a total knee replacement – also known as total knee arthroplasty
Over time joints can become worn or damaged. When worn or damage joints result in constant pain, a patient may need to have joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor removes parts of the