Regardless of gender, we all have a pelvic floor. And like any other muscle in the body, the pelvic floor is also prone to injury and dysfunction. Where men are concerned, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can help address those unmentionable concerns: urinary and prostate function, chronic pelvic pain, IBS, ED, and overall sexual health. Connect with [...]
Loss of a job, retirement, death of a loved one, medical diagnosis, getting divorced, even becoming a parent — change can be difficult and feel uncomfortable. If you need someone to talk to about evolving situations in your life, psychotherapy might be right for you. Learn more by connecting with Willow Hutchinson, RP, now. #psychotherapy [...]
The brain can not only change itself, but it can also heal itself in ways we never thought were possible. Dr. Norman Doidge looks at how energy – light, sound, electricity, and motion – awaken the brain’s own capacity to heal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpRjpaviyd4
Did you know that good posture goes beyond "sitting pretty"? It can also lead to... Increased Mobility Reduced Risk of Injury Improved Stamina More Energy Confidence During the day, take time to stand up, stretch, and walk around. When sitting at a desk or on your mobile device, make a point to sit/stand tall — [...]
#DidYouKnow 1 in 4 women have a pelvic floor disorder. It can be urgency, incontinence, pain during intimacy or a painful hip. The good news: a pelvic health coach like Jagisha Sekhri, Registered Physiotherapist, can help you get back to your normal. Learn more about Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy or call us to chat. #helpingYOUheal #lifetherapies [...]
Written by Oksana Lutsiuk, MD (Europe), DOMP, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner Chronic pelvic and low back pain are common problems in women. There is no accurate epidemiological data, but the literature review demonstrates a prevalence of 2-24% for chronic low back and pelvic pain that is not associated with hormonal cycles. This pain can be associated [...]
What is Low Level Laser Therapy? Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as Low-Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT), Photobiomodulation (PBM), and Cold Laser, is a light-based technology proven to be highly effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems, wound healing, dermatological conditions, and an extensive range of neurological concerns. LLLT is non-invasive, non-toxic, and currently [...]
Summer. A season filled with lazy, hazy days that encourage us to slow down. It's also the mid-point of the year, which offers an opportunity to take stock of what we've accomplished and where we are going. While we often apply this thinking to our careers and family life, it can also be applied to [...]
Please join us in welcoming Kaitlyn Williams, Personal Training Specialist & Physiotherapy Assistant, to the Life Therapies team 🎉 Kaitlyn graduated from the Health & Fitness Promotion Program at Algonquin Careers Academy in 2015. She is Canfit Pro Certified as a Personal Training Specialist. Since graduating, she has taken a number of courses, including Prehab [...]
On behalf of the Life Therapies family, we want to extend best wishes to our Kinesiologist, Chelsey Ayres. She has officially started her maternity leave and we are all eager to welcome her new addition to the world While Chelsey enjoys time with her growing family, we are delighted to welcome a Personal Trainer to [...]
