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Top 5 Fitness Trackers of 2017 Wareable.com, a site dedicated to content exclusive to wearable technology, has produced a list of the best fitness trackers of 2017. Tracking your steps, calories burned, sleep quality and more ar…

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) from Computer USe Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a condition caused by prolonged repetitive hand movements, such as those involved in computer use. Symptoms include shooting pains in the hands, wrists, forearms, …

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How to Determine Your Target Heart Rate Resting Heart Rate Before you determine your target heart rate during physical activity, it is important to know your resting heart rate. Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart b…

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‘Cold Winter Fitness Guide’ from American Heart Association Visit the post for more.

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Should You See a Doctor or Physiotherapist for Your Injury? This is often the first question people ask themselves when they suffer from chronic pain or have an acute injury. The truth is, you cannot go wrong visiting either a doctor or physiotherapist. The…

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5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core 1. Help prevent injuries Building a strong core is not a quick process. Strengthening your torso means building core stability as well as core strength. It is recommended that you begin with your s…

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The Best Ways to Improve Balance Physiotherapy Physical therapy for balance focuses on the ability of the joints and brain to communicate, the balance system in the ear, and vision. Physiotherapy works to coordinate all three area…

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Low-Intensity Summer Activities Now that summer is here, physical activity outdoors can be much more difficult with the humidity and heat factoring in. Here are a few low-intensity activities that are fun and manageable. Swimming…

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9 Simple Tips to Relieve Neck Pain Stay hydrated The discs between the vertebrae in your spine require water to maintain disc height and spinal alignment and to take pressure off the spine. Each spinal disc is roughly 80 percent wat…

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Exercises for a Frozen Shoulder These exercises can be done as way to accelerate recovery at home. Ask your physiotherapist how many sets and times per day you should be doing each exercise based on your needs. Pendulum stretch R...

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Tips for Shovelling Snow In Canada, the month of December is pretty much guaranteed to see at least a few centimetres of snow. It is important to know the proper techniques for shovelling snow to prevent injuries. Follow t...

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Walk Towards a Better You Walking is one of the easiest exercises to incorporate into your daily routine to maintain physical health and improve mobility. Although we do it every day to get from one place to another, walkin...

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4 Spices That Fight Pain Many spices have been shown to offer health benefits and reduce your risk of chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. However, recent studies have found that certain spices a...

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5 Common Daily Habits That Are Causing You Pain Most people are unaware of the bad habits they have developed that affect both posture and increased weight bearing on your muscles. The solution to your pain can be as simple as adjusting the ways...

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5 Common Exercise Mistakes Whether you're starting a new exercise regime or have always been physically active, being aware of the most common mistakes people make is important to prevent injuries and further aggravation of ...

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Benefits of Exercising in the Water Many people who suffer from joint pain from conditions such as arthritis, or are recovering from an injury, benefit the most from water-based exercises. Water exercises allows you to get a full-bod...

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Sprains and Strains Although sometimes used interchangeably, sprains and strains are two different types of injuries resulting from soft tissue damage to the musculoskeletal system. Both strains and sprains result fro...

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Recovering From a Stroke Physiotherapy can help you through recovery following a stroke with a program that focuses on challenging your brain and nerves, as well as muscles, balance and coordination. Treatment methods that...