Virtual Pelvic Health: Women in France Don't Pee Their Pants When They Laugh, Do Your Patients?
Are you a healthcare or rehabilitative practitioner who treats pelvic health dysfunctions? Check out today's blog to find out if you can safely and effectively treat pelvic health dysfunctions virtually as well as to get the answer to the burning question, why do women in France not pee their pants when they laugh.
Learn to Use Dermoneuromodulation to Help Patients With Pain
Co-written by Diane Jacobs, founder of dermoneuromodulation (DNM). Learn about DNM and how it can help your patients.
How to Treat Low Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence in Female Clients Using the Epiglottal Complex
What role do the intertwined intra-thoracic and intra-abdominal pressure systems have in musculoskeletal and pelvic health dysfunction? How do the top & bottom of the respiratory system and alimentary track connect anatomically, neurophysiologically, & structurally? These are some of the questions that Julie Wiebe and Susan Clinton will answer in their new online course for physiotherapists!
How to Pass Your Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) Clinical Component, 5 Real Tips!
The clinical component of the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) is coming up! Are you freaking out yet? Stay calm, you got this! Check these 5 tips written by a successful physiotherapist to help you prepare and stay sane! We know we already said this, but we'll say it again: You totally got this!
Yoga: A Pelvic Health Solution
Do you know why the pelvic floor is important? Do you practice yoga? Did you know you can use yoga as an adjunct to pelvic wellness and rehabilitation in your rehabilitative healthcare practice? In this blog, Shelly Prosko, pioneer of PhysioYoga, shares some important roles of the pelvic floor to help us understand how yoga can serve as a valuable pelvic health solution.
Weed Through the Evidence: Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain
Are you a healthcare practitioner interested in using medical marijuana for treating your patients' chronic pain but are overwhelmed by the abundance of information and misinformation? This blog is a great place to start! Check it out for a classification and history of cannabis, its pharmacological uses, molecular biology, and a summary of current scientific research in the field.
Dermoneuromodulation - Can It Change Your Manual Therapy Practice?
Do you use manual therapy in your rehabilitative healthcare practice? Do your patients sing the praises of your magical hands? Or do you worry that you don't have that special magic touch? In this blog, Diane Jacobs founder of Dermoneuromodulating (DNM) talks to us about DNM, shares some interesting insights, and answers a complex question. Will she alter some of your views on manual therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy vs. Pain Education, Do You Know Which is Best for Treating Pain?
As a rehabilitation practitioner do you use Acceptance Commitment Therapy in your rehabilitative healthcare practice? Or do you use pain education? Or do you instead opt for physical or manual therapy alone? This blog will tell you more about each of these practices, their differences, how they can improve your practice, and what the research is saying.
A Comprehensive Guide to Electrophysical Agents (EPAs)
In this blog, we will provide you with a basic overview of common Electrophysical Agents (EPAs), including what they are, what they are used for, as well as their parameters and contraindications. There is a chart included at the end of this blog with a summary of parameters for common EPAs.
Osteoporosis vs. Osteopenia: A Clinician’s Guide
With an ageing population, it is not uncommon to have an individual diagnosed with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. In 2009, approximately 10% of Canadians over the age of 40 had Osteoporosis. In this blog, we will discuss the causes, risk factors and treatment options for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia to better equip you to answer these questions and manage your patient’s condition.
Do You Or Your Clients Have Bad Vagal Tone?
Could you have a bad vagal tone? Could your clients have it? Read this blog in which Dr. Ginger Garner talks about the importance of the vagus nerve, the polyvagal theory, how to find your sacred space, and more!
A Falls Prevention Checklist
In Canada, 20-30% of seniors living in the community fall each year. This blog will provide you with falls prevention strategies to help you educate your patients on how to prevent falls, and information on exercise-based falls prevention programs.