“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” — Sheryl Sandberg COO of Facebook On International Women’s Day, we take the time to reflect and ask “how close are we to realizing Sheryl Sandberg’s vision?” Let’s look at the stats: Of the 526 Named Executive Officers (‘NEOs’ – think c-suite executives) at Canada’s 100 largest …
Diastasis Recti: Split Abs After Pregnancy
You may be among the many new Moms that experience back pain (low back pain, mid back pain, and upper back pain), incontinence (leaking urine unintentionally when sneezing, running, or jumping), bulging stomach (sometimes called a “pooch”), as well as pelvic instability which can lead to pelvic girdle pain. If you’re experiencing back pain after giving birth, or you …
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Physiotherapist Spotlight: Willem McIsaac
We love spotlighting our fantastic team members. Today we’re getting to know Willem, a physiotherapist and Clinic Team Manager at Melrose Physiotherapy in Toronto, Ontario. Willem brings his passion and energy to everything he does, even his spotlight answers! We’re sure you’ll feel his excitement and really get a feel for what it’s like to be a practicing physiotherapist …
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It’s Not Gout, What Is It?
Although many of us try to ignore aches and pains, having these sensations in your big toe can be concerning when they interfere with your ability to do basic activities like walk or take the stairs. You’ve heard of gout before, and your big toe hurts, so is that what’s causing your pain? Did you know that there are …
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Registered Massage Therapist Spotlight: Melina Lake
Today we’re focusing on another team member from Highgate Health. Melina Lake brings such energy and excitement to her answers that we’re sure you’ll love getting to know her and what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C. too! Name: Melina Lake Education: RMT 3000 hour Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Bachelor …
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Registered Massage Therapist Spotlight: Daniel Linaric
Today we’re focusing on one of our amazing team members, Daniel Linaric. Whether you’re a recent graduate that’s just starting out, a long-time practitioner, or even a patient, we’re sure you’ll love getting to know what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C., enjoy! Name: Daniel Linaric, RMT Education: West Coast College of Massage Therapy …
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Jaw Pain: Assessing and Treating TMJ Disorder
You never realize how much you use your jaw throughout the day—yawning, eating, talking—until simple movements in the joint cause you pain. Then, it’s all you can think about. You may be experiencing TMJ disorder, the most common cause of facial pain. The fastest way to manage and eliminate that pain is to first know what it is, why …
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Interferential Current Therapy
Learn About IFC and Its Potential Benefits You may have heard that physical therapy routines can include electrical stimulation treatment, but did you know that a wide variety of these treatments exist? The most well-known method is TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, but there is a stronger, deeper-penetrating method called IFC, or inferential current therapy. What is Interferential Current …
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Myofascial Release Therapy
Whether you’re searching online or in a clinic for pain solutions, experts can throw around a lot of unfamiliar words. It’s enough to seem like your journey to recovery will happen in a foreign language you don’t understand. Take “myofascial release,” for example—a common type of therapy for a broad range of pain conditions. Before you start wondering how …
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