Improving Posture & Pelvic Health

Changing the position of your body will either make it easier or more difficult to engage your pelvic floor muscles. Once again, this supports the fact that having good, efficient posture helps the small muscles that we don’t even see. The person on the left does not look they have the ability nor the energy …

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Breast Cancer

BREAST CANCER Breast cancer may affect 1 in 9 Canadian women in their lifetime. It is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in Canadian women, after lung cancer. Though much less, men still do make up about 1% of all breast cancer cases. Their treatment is the same as that for women though early …

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6 Common Traumatic Injuries I see as a Physiotherapist in Vernon

Vernon is the perfect place to live for the active person who loves participating in outdoor activities!  The close proximity of the mountains and the water allows for easy access to so many sports. Snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and running to swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding in the water are just a few great options …

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Sacroiliac Joint Issues

SIJ issues can become a chronic, persistent problem affecting the way someone is able to function. The pain is felt at the posterior aspect of the pelvis but the reason the pain is there can come from many other parts of the body. How do I treat SIJ issues differently? After finding the specific muscle …

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