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Category: Magazine

Nov

Self Massage as Part of Your Treatment Plan

If you could massage your back, I’d be out of a job! And while you’re joints are better off in the hands of a trained professional, you can preform self massage on your knees. Weak quadriceps can be a factor in osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease commonly known as wear and tear, but how do […]

Oct

Repetitive Movements in Sports cause strains and inflammation

Whether your sport is an explosive one like Tennis or Golf or one that has a sustained consistent impact on your body at a low volume like Running, repetition of repeated movements cause irritations in the muscles and the joints. Tendinitis, strains, tears or tight muscles can benefit from Registered Massage Therapy. Read here for […]

Apr

Stretching and Flexibility Training

While at times avoided by people looking to get in shape or clients hoping to maintain the benefits of getting an RMT treatment, a lack of flexibility in connective tissue can lead to injuries and put you further away from your optimal fitness. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living recommends flexibility training 4-7 […]

Apr

Scapular Retraction Theraband

To help counter internal rotation(slouching) of your shoulders strengthening of your traps(middle fibres) and your rhomboids aids in scapular retraction. Set up and Movement: with the band under both feet, slightly bend your knees and bend forward from the hips at about 45 degrees. Extend through your low back and into your upper back. Sticking […]