Did you know that a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help with the preparation and recovery from a cesarean section? In Canada, 1/3 of babies are born by c-section.

Pelvic floor muscles may become stretched during childbirth, weak during aging, hypertonic with increased stress, or damaged with surgical intervention or trauma, eventually leading to pelvic floor dysfunction. A pelvic health physiotherapist will develop an individualized treatment plan to improve pelvic floor muscle strength, endurance, power, and relaxation. 

With the Winter weather among us, we wanted to note the importance of taking extra care when shovelling snow. We wanted to share some tips on shovelling snow safely.

Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are abnormal movement patterns of the face and mouth. Physiotherapists with training in this area can help to retrain the muscles of your lips, tongue and jaw so that you can obtain normal tongue movements and resting posture.

Ever work on a knitting project for too long? Many of us are working away on Christmas projects, and the time crunch leads to more knitting hours than we are used to.

Patient outcomes are optimized when healthcare professionals of different backgrounds and disciplines, along with their patient, collaborate as a team. This is known as an interdisciplinary health approach.

Over 30% of Canadians are now working from home given the circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic. This shift in work environments has many benefits, including working in the comfort of your own home, but we must be mindful of working from home ergonomics.

You are important to us. We are going above and beyond to keep you safe. We are doing all that we can to keep our therapists, our patients, and your families safe. We look forward to seeing you soon.

While traditional physiotherapy methods take place in-person between a patient and physiotherapist, there are various obstacles that can inhibit this interaction; a relevant and timely example of this being the current pandemic.

A pelvic health physiotherapist has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of conditions that involve the pelvic system.

Did you know that research shows that taking routine movement breaks increases work efficiency, job satisfaction, and your overall quality of work!

It’s official. We are approved to reopen.

We have new procedures in place to keep you safe during your appointment at Beech Street Health Centre.

Did you know that pain in the lower back, pelvis, and hips is sometimes due to an OVERACTIVE pelvic floor, as opposed to a pelvic floor that is too weak?

Are you having a hard time getting “on board” with stretching? I have heard this a lot. I have had many people tell me that they believe stretching would improve their function, but it’s so mundane to hold a stretch for the 60-90 seconds that was prescribed.

By now, many of us have spent at least a week at home. It’s important to keep busy. As the saying goes, “idle minds are the devil’s workshop”. Are there any safe home renovations that could be tackled?

Acupuncture is an excellent integrative therapy that can help address a long list of both chronic and acute pain and conditions. Digestive issues are within their scope and can have a profound impact when added to your health care regime.

Thinking of seeing a physiotherapist but not sure if you can be treated? Whether you are managing an existing condition, recovering from injury or surgery, or looking to maintain your body to prevent injury, your physiotherapist can help build a proper treatment plan. This article discusses some of the most common reasons to see a physiotherapist.

As one season transitions into another, we witness nature change so much around us. Such as the colours of the plants, animal behaviours, and the largest change being the climate. The human body is no different.

If you have ever suffered from back pain, you know how much of a toll it can take on your every day life. Even the simplest tasks can be made twice as difficult when dealing with a sore back.