Here at Kinahealth Rockland, we know that coming in for a pelvic health assessment may be scary and you probably have some questions. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your time with us. Here is a breakdown of what to expect at your first appointment. We Read more…
‘Arthritis’ usually refers to osteoarthritis, the most commonly diagnosed type of arthritis, and the most common joint disorder in Canada and the US. Unless you are referred to a rheumatologist, odds are you are dealing with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) can affect any joint, but most often occurs in the knees, Read more…
Children are so much more than mini-adults. Their personalities, mannerisms, physiology, and even anatomy is unique. In addition they are always growing and changing. These changing bodies require a unique and individualized therapeutic approach, adapted for the developing child. Pediatric-trained physiotherapists assess and treat a wide variety of acute, developmental, Read more…
What is concussion? Concussion (also called mild traumatic brain injury) is a functional injury to the brain, caused by biomechanical forces. This can be from a hit to the head, but can also occur without any direct contact to the head, such as a blow to the body, a fall, Read more…
Have you heard the expression “Sitting is the new smoking” yet? You can search the web and easily find numerous articles and statistics to show that sitting isn’t the best for you. It’s been linked to a number of medical problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall shorter Read more…
Labour and birth can be made easier or harder depending on your positioning and movement. Before we elaborate on positioning, let’s do a quick recap on the different stages of labour. Stage 1 labour When your contractions first start. These can start off quite sporadic, and as labour progresses they become Read more…
DRA is not limited to postpartum women; it is a condition also seen in men, athletes of both genders and children. For the purpose of this blog post we will concentrate on pregnancy since it is the most common preceding event for this condition, Diastasis recti, also known as DRA, Read more…
Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adult age 35-64 does not get enough sleep per night. Sleep deprivation is linked with increased pain. When we are not well rested, our bodies can become more sensitive to pain, reducing tolerance levels and making pain feel worse. Not everyone who experiences Read more…
We all need to breathe to be alive. The simplest act of living is taking oxygen in and breathing carbon dioxide out. Too often, we don’t give this vital task the same kind of importance we do other things like eating and drinking well for our health, wearing proper foot Read more…