Community Corner Archives - Pro Motion Physiotherapy Thornhill

ReCOVery: Post-Exertional Malaise and other challenges after COVID-19

Thu Feb 02, 2023

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Introduction There is a growing population of individuals experiencing a range of debilitating and long-lasting effects after having COVID-19. For these individuals, the effects are greater than the expected weakness and fatigue that others may experience after being sick for a few weeks, be it with COVID-19 or another illness. In...

ReCOVery: Covid-19 and Your Muscles

Thu Feb 02, 2023

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Introduction You likely have heard of common symptoms of COVID-19, such as breathlessness, fever, cough, reduced sense of smell, aches, pain, etc. But did you know that COVID-19 can affect your muscles? How does Covid-19 affect your muscles? When you felt ill, you probably lay in bed to rest and allow your body...

ReCOVery: COVID-19 and Your Day-to-Day Activities

Thu Feb 02, 2023

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Introduction Are you finding your typical day-to-day activities more challenging after recovering from COVID-19? Are basic tasks such as negotiating stairs, getting dressed, gardening, cooking a meal, grocery shopping, and other tasks more exhausting than usual? After recovering from Covid-19, many people find it difficult to do these kinds of tasks...

Small Group Osteo-Circuit Classes!

Wed Apr 13, 2022

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Pro Motion is excited to be offering small group classes of the Level 1 and 2 Osteo-Circuit programs in the clinic. Our Level 1 6 Week Osteo-Circuit exercise program is starting May 3rd. Our Level 2 Osteo-Circuit program started for patients who have been attending regularly. If you have...

ReCOVery: COVID-19 and Your Breathing

Mon May 10, 2021

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Introduction If you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19, you likely felt the effects it has on your ability to breathe easily. You may have been short of breath, coughing a lot, and in more severe cases, required oxygen supplementation or mechanical ventilation. After recovering from the virus, you may notice that...

Osteoporosis: Know your risk for this “silent disease”

Fri Jan 22, 2021

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Bonny was interviewed by Paula Kehoe of Lumino health for an osteoporosis article. Please see below what Bonny had to say about osteoporosis and how to manage it. Osteoporosis is a ‘silent thief’ that can slowly rob your bone strength. The good news? You can lower your risk and manage it with...

Move – Sit – Sleep: A balancing act

Mon Jan 04, 2021

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Move – Sit – Sleep: A balancing act Did you know new research is changing the way we think about exercise and health? Rather than just “exercise”, we now think about “movement” more broadly, as well as the importance of good quality sleep, and spending less time sitting each day. This...

Ten Tips for Getting “Back” to Gardening without Back Pain Getting to You!

Mon May 11, 2020

Community Corner, Patient Education

Ten Tips for Getting “Back” to Gardening without Back Pain Getting to You! Gardening is a great activity as you are outdoors and active. However, it can also be the cause of back pain if you do too much too soon and/or do things improperly. Consider the following tips as you...