POSTURAL ASSESSMENT CLINIC w/ JORDAN KATZ – REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST SAVE 25% Over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in patients attending therapy due to neck, shoulder and back pain. Many of these complaints could be directly correlated to, or as a result of poor sitting or standing posture. What we have […]
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Running In Hot Weather
Summer is a great time to run, but an increased body core temperature from heat, humidity, and dehydration resulting from increased sweating can inflict challenging hurdles. Adequate awareness, training, and precaution are important for acclimatization and full enjoyment of running. The key is to work with the heat rather than trying to beat it. In […]
The Easiest Way to Help Manage Pain and Stress
An effective and easy way to help manage stress and pain is to breathe! Yes, we are already doing this approximately 20,000 times a day; however, we are not always performing it optimally. Just a minute a day spent practicing controlled breathing can help teach our body to breathe in a more efficient manner, which […]
Exercises to do While Driving – Neck Pain/Posture
A lot of injuries and complaints I see at Apple Creek are back and neck pain. Often I prescribe exercises at the beginning of my treatment plan to complement the manual work I perform on the patient. Exercises are vital in the rehabilitation process as I am able to unlock joints, loosen muscles and make […]
Three Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
These are three simple, yet effective, core and hip stability exercises for runners that help to decrease the risk of low back, hip or knee pain and can also help to increase running efficiency. Glute bridge This exercise is designed to target your glutes. Weakness in a runner’s glutes often leads to low back pain […]
Staying Fit on the Road
Business meetings, client dinners, flight delays… travelling for business can leave you with little time for staying fit. For most people fitness involves sticking to an established routine, however, if you are someone who travels for business it doesn’t mean you have to throw your diet and exercise routine out the window. Here are some […]
Arthritis Awareness
Arthritis by definition means inflammation of the joints and for the most part is divided into Autoimmune arthritis’ (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis), septic arthritis due to an infection and osteoarthritis (OA). OA, the most common form of arthritis, is related to aging and the long-term wear and tear on the joints that is seen. Previous […]
Benefits of Exercise!
Do you want to feel better, boost your energy levels, and even decrease your risk of chronic disease? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then regular exercise may be just what you need and Apple Creek is here to help! There are endless benefits that we can get from regular exercise, […]