With the brilliant, warm summer days upon us, spending time doing fun activities outdoors can be a wonderful way to ease mental strain and improve mental well-being in various ways. If you want to capitalize on the benefits of outdoor fun, we have some great tips for you! Having fun outside has amazing benefits for your overall health, especially emotionally. …
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Did you know that depression among men is often referred to as a “silent epidemic?” Mental health issues in men frequently go unnoticed. In general, men are less likely to seek help if they are experiencing a decline in their mental state, or receive a mental health diagnosis. For anyone, seeking mental health help can be daunting. It often requires …
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You may have heard the term “rotator cuff” before. It is a common location for a shoulder injury. But what exactly is it? And why is it so easy to injure? The rotator cuff consists of four muscles that surround the shoulder blade (scapula), and help to hold the arm bone (humerus) in the shoulder capsule. In other words, they …
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Now that summer is in full force, many of us are out there running regularly and pounding the pavement. Of course, no one wants to be derailed by injury. Below are a few tips and tricks to help you continue running injury-free this summer. Run softly With each stride, there is a ground reaction force that your tissues have to …
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You might think that shin pain mostly happens to runners, but this issue can happen to anyone who has recently intensified their level of physical activity. Shin pain, also known as “shin splints”, is a condition caused by inflammation of the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle runs along the front and inside of the tibia, or “shin bone”. How does the tibialis posterior …
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For most of us, winter feels long and brutal. When we finally hit those hot summer months, we want to make the most of them by spending time outdoors, but it is important to remember to take some precautions. Here are the most common drawbacks of the summer heat and some precautionary tips you can follow to stay safe in …
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With the nicer weather, you may have the urge to get your yard or garden in order. The bending and reaching involved in yard and garden work may get your body moving in ways you haven’t moved in a while and pain, discomfort and even injury are common. Back pain is a one of the most common culprits at this time …
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Over the past century, the field of occupational therapy (OT) has continued to evolve in its efforts to help people deal with a wide variety of challenges. OTs can help deal with anything from (physical) injury recovery to mental health concerns – but what exactly is occupation, and how can occupational therapy help you? The term “occupation” commonly refers to …
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Note: If you have any questions or are unsure about the exercise below, please check with your clinician or health professional. Have you ever experienced headache pain that radiates from the base of your skull, through the temple, and sometimes even behind the eye? This is a typical pattern of pain that occurs with a condition called cervicogenic headache. This …
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