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pt Health Can you get injured raking leaves? Fall means beautiful foliage, but it also means we have to clean up those leaves as they cover our gardens and lawns. Raking leaves is a great way to get outside and do some light exercise. However, it can also mean tired, aching muscles or even a back…
pt Health Light therapy – what, why and how to do it As I sat down at my desk this morning with dreary skies outside my window, I found myself feeling very low – moody, and lacking motivation and concentration. Overall, I had extremely low energy, and I could feel my depression ramping up. It…
pt Health How to support someone struggling during the holidays Is someone you know struggling with their mental health? It can be difficult, scary, and stressful when someone you care about is dealing with a mental health problem. You might be wondering how you can support them. We often know what to do when they…
pt Health 5 tips to improve your self-care this holiday season The holiday season is here and there can be a lot of planning for the season underway! It can be easy to lose track of the self-care activities in which we engage throughout the rest of the year that keep us healthy and happy.…
pt Health 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays As we approach the holiday season, consider these 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holiday season: 7 suggestions to help you get ready for the holidays 1. Participate in a gift exchange Instead of buying multiple gifts for multiple…
pt Health Concussions: myths, facts, and recovery guidelines Lifemark registered physiotherapists Janine Ankenmann and Cregg Webber discussed how to identify concussions, myths around management, and steps to return to learning, home or work activities in a free webinar. Over half a million Canadians sustain one or more concussions each year, the majority of which result from falls and motor…
pt Health The value of empathy in daily life Have you ever felt disconnected from others? Had trouble looking at something from someone else’s point of view? Or do you find yourself in conflict with friends, family, or coworkers at times? You are not alone! Practicing empathy may be helpful – read on to learn…
pt Health Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): How occupational therapy can help For some of us who grew up in the ‘80s, the words “Blue Monday” automatically bring to mind the iconic 1983 hit by the British New Wave group New Order. In recent years, however, Blue Monday also has become known as the name of…
pt Health Anxious while driving? Occupational therapy can help. Does the thought of driving worry you? Getting behind the wheel and driving, or simply being in a moving car, can be an overwhelming and anxious experience for some drivers and passengers. Anxious feelings associated with vehicles may be the result of car accidents (whether you…
pt Health Avoiding injuries this fall Are those summer plants and flowers looking brown and overgrown? Is it time to rake some leaves? Whether you are tidying up the garage or cleaning up the yard, these tasks can involve stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, twisting and turning, and most people tend to overextend themselves. Taking…