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With winter storms on the horizon, it's a good idea to talk about Snow Safety! ❄️

Shovelling snow can bring on low back, shoulder and neck pain. While you may not enjoy shovelling snow, it's important to clear snow for safety purposes. Before you shovel, read the following steps that will help you reduce your risk of injury:

- Take five minutes to stretch beforehand to loosen and warm up your muscles and get your blood flowing, as cold or tight muscles are more prone to injury; don't forget to stretch your hamstrings, as tight hamstrings put extra stress on your lower back.
- To protect your back, use a lighter, plastic shovel with an ergonomically curved handle so you're not bending as much.
- Bend at your knees and lift with your legs.
- Turn your whole body, and keep your load light.
- Pace yourself and break the job up into parts if you can
- If you are tossing the snow, start with small tosses and get your shoulders warm.
- Keep the amount of snow reasonable especially if this is one of your first times out this season.

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These people are the good ones!! ☀️🌼
Happy everyone, let's have a great week! 💪

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It's ! 🙌 We're sharing the real and heartwarming stories that are featured on Seniors of Canada.

"You age pretty much the way you lived… Your sense of humour…relationships…family. You can kind of gauge how you will face the end of things…my saying in my yearbook was “that’s life” and it hasn’t changed…but you do start to wonder what the final chapter might contain. It’s a season of losses but it’s part of it… your driver’s license, your job…your health…you can add that up. I wish I knew how much time I had so I knew how much to budget. Not necessarily money, but time. It isn’t a worry, it just becomes something to think about… the decisions you make. Do I spend it writing that book or do I spend it with my grandchildren… Does that make sense?” 💙

Catch the rest of this story on Seniors of Canada or follow the link:
https://www.seniorsofcanada.org/story-16/

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It's been a lonnnnggg year.... It's time to treat yourself! 💆‍♀️

If you have health benefits through your employer, it's that time of year to use them before you lose them! It's also a great time to relax before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
So, what better time to treat yourself to that massage that you've been dreaming about?! 😍

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For our final fall prevention post in honour of , here's some tips on how to best prepare your home and yourself to help prevent falls!

- Come up with a plan in case you do experience a fall. How will you notify someone? Is there someone close by that could help? ✍️🗣

- Schedule a home safety assessment with an occupational therapist. 🏠

- It's especially important that if you do experience a fall to speak with your doctor. They can complete a fall risk assessment that includes a complete review of your health and medical conditions, medications, gait (which is your style of walking), balance, vision, overall strength, foot health, neurological health and more. This could help prevent falls in the future! 👩‍⚕️

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Nothing like a mindset on to kick off a new week! 😎

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Did you know that you can start losing skeletal muscle by the age of 40? 😮

This can be due to:
1. Reduced physical activity - particularly strength-based training.
2. Hormonal changes
3. Diet - Not adapting to the metabolic changes associated with the aging process.

The good news is that research showed improvements after 8 weeks of high intensity resistance training in elderly patients (90 years and older)!
- Strength gains increased by 174%!
- Mid thigh muscle mass increased by 9%!
- Walking speed improved by 48%!

Keep your programming fun, be consistent, and as you build intensity, make sure that you are supplementing it with enough protein, sleep and adequate recovery time! 💪

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Continuing with our fall prevention facts in honour of , here's some tips for exercising and preventative and proactive measures to take when getting active! 🏃🏻

- Join a fitness class or start exercising at home to keep yourself active
- Wear a fitness/heart rate monitor/smart watch that can make emergency calls
- Drink lots of water while exercising
- Take breaks throughout your workout and stop if you feel lightheaded or dizzy
- Give your body the rest it needs

Check out https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca for more information!

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Here's a thought for your 💡

Life is not a race! Do things your own way, at your own speed, and focus on the things that make the most important person in your life happy - YOU!

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We're back with another ! We're sharing the real and heartwarming stories that are featured on Seniors of Canada.

"The thing I’m most concerned about is my purpose in life now that I’m not working. I have my kids and my grandchildren, but I was a registered nurse for over 45 years… it’s not really a ‘leave at work’ profession… it’s very consuming… that demands you to be invested… so now, it’s hard to adjust… it was a huge part of my life.
I have to keep busy… I want to have projects that I’m looking forward to doing… be excited about things. I am in three different bands and Duncan here keeps me busy and active… Nothing like having a dog to be friendly with strangers and to meet new people all the time, especially if they have a dog too." 💙

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Continuing with our fall prevention facts in honour of , here's some tips and measures on how to stay healthy and reduce the risk of falls!

- Check prescription side effects and review them regularly
- Get regular vision checks
- Wear shoes with traction
- Improve your diet
- Drink plenty of water

Check out https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca for more information!

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It's . 💙

More than 420 million people worldwide have diabetes. This number has quadrupled since 1980 and is expected to continue rising.

Know the symptoms! This could look like increased thirst, constant hunger, weight loss, vision changes and fatigue.

Let's !

Today we shall remember the fallen and those who returned. We remember the sacrifices they made to protect our freedoms. We remember. 🌹

Continuing with our fall prevention facts in honour of , here's some tips on how to best organize and prepare your home to help prevent falls!

- Install handrails on staircases
- Pick up clothes
- Clear away loose cords
- Use non-slip mats in the shower
- Add more lighting
- Declutter kitchen
- Get rid of throw rugs

Check out https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca for more information!

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Happy !

Whether it be your health journey, career, family, or personal achievements, always keep pursuing your path forward - whatever that may look like for you. Set goals, achieve them, then set more.

Don't stop until you're proud! 💪

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Movember is here. 🥸
Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s rarely talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.
The Movember Movement exists to create awareness for Mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Learn more at: https://ca.movember.com/
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We are People Caring For People!

Novo Peak Health has been an innovative and progressive force in the Eldercare industry for over 20 years; providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and assistive devices program services (ADP) to long-term care and retirement homes, community wellness centres and community clinics across Ontario.

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Novo Peak has been an innovative and progressive force in the Eldercare industry for over 20 years; providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and assistive devices program services (ADP) to long-term care and retirement homes, community wellness centres and community clinics across Ontario.
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Every Tuesday for the month of November, we'll be sharing fall prevention tips to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe and prevent injury. 💙

https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca

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Happy Halloween to our team, clients, and their families! 👻🎃

It's ! 🙌 We're sharing the real and heartwarming stories that are featured on Seniors of Canada.

"I was working at Westdale High School… I was a teacher, but I never really thought I was a good one. I just think that I was good with the ‘good’ ones but I couldn’t motivate the rest. You couldn’t work while you were pregnant back then… I remember it was Christmas when I was let go because I was expecting… I was born and raised in Hamilton but we lived in France.. the UK.. London specifically. I often think about how rash we were. Thinking back now… We moved just like that. No jobs, no place to stay, nothing, but we wanted to go and we did. It’s amazing isn’t it?” 💙

Catch the rest of this story on Seniors of Canada or follow the link:
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Quite literally.. your feet get you where you need to go. So make sure to take care of them! 😎

Did you know...The practice of chiropody is the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic or orthotic means.

Chiropodists provide patients with total nail and skin care, perform nail and soft tissue surgeries under local anesthetic by injection, and prescribe and fit patients with custom foot orthotics, Ankle Foot orthoses and orthopaedic footwear. Your Chiropodist can also prescribe topical antibiotics and anti-inflammatories according to your condition. 🦶

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Looking for some healthy snacks throughout the day?👇

These snacks will surely help you to keep your levels up and stay feeling full! 💪

- Cheese
- Fresh Fruit
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pre-cut vegetables with Hummus or Tzatziki
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Fruit Smoothies (add in some protein powder, chia seeds and h**p hearts for an extra boost)

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To those who celebrate Diwali.

We wish you a very Happy Diwali! A festival full of sweet childhood memories, a sky full of fireworks, a Mouth full of sweets, a house full of diyas and a heart full of joy… Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali 2022!! May millions of lamps illuminate your life with endless joy, prosperity, health & wealth forever.

There's no doubt that running can be beneficial for the heart and mind, but it can also come with some injuries! 🤕 Let's talk about the types of running injuries, preventative care and treatment options for runners (new or experienced!) 🏃

Here's the facts:
- More than 50% of recreational and experienced runners sustain overuse injuries during any given period.
- New runners are twice as likely to sustain an injury compared with their more experienced counterparts.
- The most common injuries in running are achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints.
- Physiotherapy can act as a preventative measure to help keep your body in balance to mitigate risks of injuries and avoid prolonged periods out of action.
- DON'T run through the pain! Always consult a medical professional to get advice on your type of injury and best treatment option.

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A reminder for ...

You are STRONG! 🏋️‍♀️
Physically, mentally, emotionally!

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Shoutout to all our amazing physiotherapists! 🥳

Thank you for always providing the best care for our patients, and inspiring us to be the best version of ourselves. 🤸‍♀️

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Keep up the fight! 💪💪

Arthritis can be exhausting, and finding the strength to keep up with it can be so challenging. Those of you battling this disease - we see you and support you!

aims to help raise awareness in all audiences across the world of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, often referred to as RMDs.

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