What Does Arthritis Feel Like?
Do I Have Arthritis? Do you feel stiff in the mornings, or sore when you get up from a comfortable chair, or when the weather turns cold or rainy? It could be age-related or the
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The Top Ten Causes of Your Severe Back Pain
Back pain doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a serious problem. Most back pain results from injury or inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, discs, or small joints of the spine. Usually there isn’t just one cause but
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THE MANDELA MINUTE
In honor of National Physiotherapy Month, let’s talk about physical activity and Nelson Mandela. Physical inactivity is now recognized as a significant public health concern. It has been established that as little as two minutes
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Introducing Carlijn Boer, Physiotherapist
Carlijn Boer BScPT. Carlijn was born in the Netherlands. She graduated as a physiotherapist in 1989 with honours. She worked in a private clinic before immigrating to Canada in 1992. Carlijn has been working in
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May is National Physiotherapy Month!
Physiotherapists are movement specialists! If work, play or life throws you a curve-ball with an injury or problem that stops you from doing what you love, we at Brentwood Physiotherapy Clinic can help. Call us at
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Welcome back Carlijn Boer, Physiotherapist
We would like to welcome back Carlijn Boer to the Brentwood Physiotherapy Team. Carlijn had worked at Brentwood Physiotherapy Clinic for several years in the past and is excited to be back with the
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GARDENING TIPS FOR SPRING, PROTECTING YOUR BACK AND PREVENTING BACK INJURIES
The secret to a healthy garden is a healthy gardener protecting his/her back. Gardening is an active pursuit that can cause muscle strain to the lower back, shoulders, knees and arms, especially if you are
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Getting The Most Out of Ski Season Safely
Ski season is still here! Are you ready to hit the slopes? If you are headed out to the mountains again this year you will appreciate this post. If not then prepare yourself for
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Massage Therapists with 2200 Hours of Formal Training
Registered Massage Therapists with the National Health Practitioners of Canada(NHPC) Our Massage Therapists are registered in good standing with the NHPC and have successfully completed 2200 hours of formal training in massage therapy. They provide various therapeutic techniques
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November Is Fall Prevention Month
Falls are responsible for many injuries and disabilities especially in the elderly. Every 1 in 3 Alberta seniors will fall. There are many tools available for assessing your risk of falling. Refer to
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Promoting Physical Activity for the Kids in All of Us
In today’s world of cars, video games, TV’s, computers, and processed food,we are not getting enough exercise. Research indicates that over half of Canada’s children and youth are not active enough for optimal health. Inactivity
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