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During the winter months, our patients enjoy their outdoor sports such as skiing, skating, or snowshoeing. Warm-ups and cool-downs can help boost performance and avoid potential injuries. Check out the video in this post. Duration: (3 minutes)

We all suffer from tension in our backs and one of the best tricks is to use a foam roller or peanut massage ball to help work out those knots. Here is a video showing you how to use the massage ball.

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Good overall health goes hand in hand with eating well and taking care of your body. Check out this post for some healthy recipes.

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Have you suffered a concussion and are wondering what treatment options exist. Check out the video in this post for more information about the multi-disciplinary approach we take to help you recover from your concussion.

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Many of you have had questions about what Dry Needling is, what the procedure entails as well as what the benefits are. Check out the video in this post to find the answers to some frequently asked questions.

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During the summer months, many of our patients return to their aquatic sports such as kayaking, canoeing, or swimming. Doing the proper warm-ups can help you not only boost performance but also avoid injuries. Check out the video in this post.

Duration: (3 minutes)

During the summer months, many of our patients return to their aquatic sports such as kayaking, canoeing, or swimming. Doing the proper warm-ups can help you not only boost performance but also avoid injuries. Check out the video in this post.

Duration: (3 minutes)

During the summer months, many of our patients come in with gardening-related injuries such as back pain, shoulder pain, and core instabilities. We put together a short but helpful post about how to prevent these types of injuries. Happy gardening

If you are contemplating seeing a physio to treat your injury, check out our 7-point questionnaire below to see if it's the right time for you!

When we get injured, the first thing we think of is R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate). We are taught this from our parents, from the media, from researching on google, from back in the days in our elementary school physical education classes, etc… In this blog, we will be sharing why the R.I.C.E principle is no longer the way to go, and what you should now follow!

When we think about training our abdominal muscles, or core, we often lean towards performing more common exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, leg raises, or planks. In this blog, we will be discussing an exercise that targets the inner core: the stomach vacuum.

This is probably the most common question we get from our clients and it is an important one to address when discussing sport and exercise performance. Here we explore whether stretching prior to or after exercise is the best course of action.

Rotator cuff tears are very common in the general public. Many people get frightened by the diagnosis, but is an MRI result really the most reliable source? In this blog, we discuss what it means to have a rotator cuff tear, what to do about it, and whether surgery is the best option or not.

As the holidays roll around, so do all of the delicious foods and drinks that are popular favourites during this time of year.

Not sure if physiotherapy or osteopathy is for you? Our team here at IPP has created an interactive quiz to make the choice a lot easier.

As we approach the winter months, the risks of having an accident due to a fall may increase.

Check out our latest post for preventative suggestions to stay safe this winter.

Throughout the month of November, Alisha our athletic therapist will be giving virtual group classes on myofascial stretching and spinal decompression. Check out this blog to learn more about myofascial stretching and why it's important!

P.S: Check out our social media pages to join our free trial!

Our second "home office ergonomics" blog discussed tips and tricks to prevent other types of issues that arise from working from home. From worsening eyesight to mental health, to setting up a space when you don't have room for a proper office, we got you covered!

Alisha answers some of our answers regarding her profession and her approach to injury prevention and rehabilitation.

With more and more offices shifting to remote work policies, we've been seeing an increase of patients complaining of various aches and pains related to their home office set-up.

In this blog, we go through each potential injury and explain why it happens, how to prevent it, and how to fix it!

Oh, and we also go over some tips and tricks to help you better manage stress.

Shoulder injuries can sometimes be tricky to manage and heal seeing as we use our shoulders for most of our daily tasks.

Check out this blog post to see how to manage shoulder injuries.

Although this summer is far from typical, the weather has been ideal for outdoor activities. We have been seeing more and more patients who have been taking advantage of this weather by going hiking all around the province!

Although hiking is a great activity, it is important to properly stretch after a long day on the mountain.

Check out this post to see how to stretch after a long trek.

A foam roll is a great tool to help with muscle tension and is often recommended in physiotherapy. Foam rolling is great for when you train a lot, sit for prolonged periods, are recovering from an injury, and much more!

check out the video to see how to properly use this great tool

French Video

Many have heard about cupping being used in massage therapy, however not many know exactly what it is or what it does. In this short video, our massage therapist, Melizande, explains why she uses cupping in her practice.

Following the recently imposed quarantine, Integral Performance Physio is pleased to announce that it will officially reopen its' doors to the public. Check out the video below to see the measures we have put in place to ensure your safety.

TRUE or FALSE?

Exercise helps to boost the immune system and can help fight off viral and bacterial infections.

During this COVID-19, exercise may be able to help you fend off the virus. Check out this post to find out more!

The recovery process after a fracture can sometimes seem scary and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! Our physios are here to assist you during every step of the recovery process. Check out this blog post to learn about the physios role and the steps required to properly recover from a fracture.

As a matter of fact, it can! A proper diet can help you increase bone density, decrease bone degeneration, and decrease your risk of falls and fractures.

If you hurt your right knee, should you be holding the cane on the right side or the left side? Not sure? Check out this blog post to find out the correct answer!

What should you do if your knee hurts when you squat? Should you stop? Should you push through the pain? Should you ignore it? Or should you see a therapist? Let's dive into these questions

In this post, we look into the commonly used term 'sciatica' and see what it truly is.

In this video, we explain our 7-point checklist to help you quickly determine if you need to see a physiotherapist to help you recover from your aches/pains/injury.

At the clinic, our patients often ask which diet is the best. In the video below, our dietitian talks about the benefits of two different diets: low fat vs. low carb and answers' questions about intermittent fasting.

Our patients asked us three interesting questions regarding how to best manage tennis elbow pain, from working with tennis elbow to some quick exercises. Check out the video below!

Here is a quick post about how you will access the exercises that are prescribed to you by your therapist. We have it all organized in your personal online profile!

Here's a quick and fun exercise tutorial you can do from the comfort of your own home!

In this blog entry, we have a video explaining text neck syndrome and some management strategies to avoid neck pain when using your cellphone!