by R_Shea | Jan 20, 2013 | Blog
I often have conversations with parents who are concerned that their children are wasting their lives playing video games all day and night. Certainly, the popularity of video games has increased over recent years and more kids appear to be spending extended periods...
by R_Shea | Jan 3, 2013 | Blog
It’s the time of year when people start making resolutions to get fit and to get healthy. I’m not sure why it takes a new year for people to make these decisions, but if that’s what it takes, then who am I to judge? When starting a new...
by R_Shea | Dec 16, 2012 | Blog
An ongoing problem in physiotherapy, is the lack of ability to protect the term “physiotherapy”. In plain terms, in Canada, only a registered physiotherapist can claim to be a physiotherapist, but essentially anyone can claim to be providing “physiotherapy”. ...
by R_Shea | Nov 28, 2012 | Blog
It is well documented that physiotherapy helps with pain and function, but what about depression? A recent study in JOSPT found that people who received physiotherapy treatment after a work related injury not only had improved pain and functional abilities, but...
by R_Shea | Nov 5, 2012 | Blog
Most people are well aware of the benefits of sleep. From improved immune system, to better moods, to better concentration, getting enough sleep is extremely important. But what effect does sleep have on athletes and injuries? A study presented at the...
