pt Health Physiotherapy
1658 Bedford Highway Suite #9025 B4A 2X9 Bedford, NS, Canada

Winter is here and going out for a run might be one of the last things on your mind. Many people use the winter as an excuse to blow off exercise. But running, or other outdoor exercise, in the winter has several benefits. Although we encourage you to go outside to get exercise, you should always approach winter running with safety in mind. Here are some tips and tricks to keep you safe and warm: https://www.healthline.com/health/winter-running

The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) stretch is one of the most popular stretches provided by our clinicians. Why? Because many of our patients who work a sedentary job experience neck pain, due to improper posture. SCM pain can also have other causes, including: overhead work, injuries such as whiplash or falls, sleeping on your stomach with your head turned to one side, and shallow chest breathing. Stretching the SCM muscle can help relieve the pain. So let's stretch!... 1. Sit up straight and point your chin towards you left shoulder, while keeping your shoulders relaxed. 2. Hold for 30 seconds and then relax by looking up to the right side. 3. Switch sides. See more

How your body moves starts with how your feet respond when they make contact with the ground. Your feet are your body’s shock absorbers. We often think about changing the type of shoe we’re wearing or perhaps adding an insole to make our feet more comfortable. However, we sometimes forget that these wonderfully designed feet of ours also function better when we do strengthening exercises for our foot muscles. Check out these exercises: https://bit.ly/3oAnRIT

Winter fun is a staple for living in Canada. Not only is outdoor activity a coping strategy for those long dark days of winter it has physiological benefits for both the mind and body. Let’s take tobogganing as an example and talk about how this activity benefits your heart, lungs, muscles, joints, and even your brain. https://bit.ly/3suOZdi

Communicating effectively about pain can be difficult. However, when you're able to have an open dialogue with your clinician about the pain you're experiencing, this can greatly improve the effectiveness of treatment. Here are some strategies you can try before your next appointment to help you better communicate about pain: https://bit.ly/3m5qgJk