Tips for spotting a concussion
With the fall and winter sports coming into focus once more, this is a good time to talk about concussions and some tips and tricks to spot them. There are many, many symptoms that can be linked to a concussion but I will discuss some of the more common and noticeable...
The Kinesiologist’s role
The Kinesiologist’s role A kinesiologist is a health care professional whose goal is to prevent and treat injuries while optimizing performance through physical activity. The first part of an initial kinesiology assessment is devoted to getting to know the client and...
New association: Western Patriotes Football
New association: Western Patriotes Football SHARED PASSIONS Cappino Physiotherapy and Wellness Center regularly collaborates with various associations and sports teams for whom health is the one of their main priorities. We would like to introduce you to our newest...
Healthy Eating Habits this Spring
Spring is here. A time for new beginnings, where many individuals try to improve their nutrition by eating better. This can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but with some organization and planning you can achieve your new goals. Here are some tips to help you get...
Resilience during rehabilitation
What better way to start the year than with a story of resilience! For this month's clinician's spotlight, we catch up with physiotherapist Meghan Straub who is still on her own personal journey of rehabilitation. Here is Meghan's story: The Injury Fall 2020 - Leaving...
2022 Resolutions to embrace
The new year is upon us! Have you thought of a Resolution? I’ve heard many pledge to lose weight, change their body shape, exercise harder and eliminate certain food. Unfortunately, this can create a negative mindset because if these resolutions are not achieved, the...
Healthy Eating for Happy Holidays
For many, the holidays make it difficult to stick with eating and exercise routines, but it doesn’t mean all your hard work should be tossed out the window. All it takes is a little planning. Think ahead. Most of us have been following the same Holiday celebrations...
What is lymphatic drainage?
What is lymphatic drainage? With so many different massage techniques, how to know which to pick to get the most out of your session? One that is uncommon but extremely beneficial is a technique known as lymphatic drainage; but what exactly is it? Lymphatic drainage...
Halloween “tricks for treats” 2021
Halloween is just around the corner! A very exciting time for kids, but an often stressful one for parents, who worry about the sugar their kids consume. Here are some helpful “tricks for treats” that will allow everyone in the family to have a FUN Halloween: After...
Tips to optimize your return to gym experience
As our gyms begin to slowly reopen post COVID-19 lockdown, here are 5 tips written by conditioning coach & occupation therapy student Fancesca Richard to optimize your return to gym experience: 1. Always warm up Warming up is an element of training that is often...