Our online newsletter is designed to give you the inspiration and information you need to achieve your goals in health and well-being.
An important part of any treatment or prevention program is patient education. Here are some articles to help improve your daily function.
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How Often Do You Think About Breathing?
In this newsletter we’re discussing breathing. Maybe there’s more to it than you think! Breathing. It’s an involuntary act we perform from the moment we’re born until our last moments on earth.
This exchange of gases between the air and our blood affects more than just our heart and blood vessels. Controlled breathing calms your nervous system at a cellular level. On the other hand, over breathing can be harmful to your health.
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Osteochondritis dissecans is a painful condition of the knee that can happen in both children and adults. Since it involves damage of the bone, it is permanent once it occurs. However, physiotherapy is successful in treating about half of the cases.
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Snowboarding is a fun, healthy way to indulge your inner daredevil and thrill-seeker. While the pros make quick turns and jumps look easy, it takes a lot of training and preparation to stay safe while enjoying this sport. Read on to learn how to protect your upper body while snowboarding.
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A healthy habit is any activity or behaviour that can benefit your physical, mental, or emotional well-being. At first, small changes might not seem that effective. But when you put together dozens of tiny habits you can create a framework for a healthy life.
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Eating Healthier
Looking for a filling meal that fits into almost all of today’s trendy diets? Look no further than this satisfying shepherd’s pie. By swapping sweet potato for white potato, the dish gets a ton of flavor and beta carotene. The veggie-packed meat mixture will also meet all your fall cravings for root vegetables.
Try this delicious Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe from: therealfooddietitians.com
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Start Off Your Way with a Healthy Breakfast
Eat something high in fiber that includes protein to keep you full and energized. If you start the day out right, you tend to eat better overall and it helps lower your risk of diabetes and improves heart health. Not only that, but eating breakfast helps reduce brain fog, so you’ll be ready to go for those morning meetings.
Tired of the same bowl of oatmeal? Add different toppings to make it more exciting. Omelets don’t have to be boring, either. Throw your favorite salsa, cheese and eggs into a whole grain wrap for a quick and easy breakfast burrito. The options are endless.
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Fear can give you invaluable information about your surroundings in order to survive. It can also keep you from ever leaving your comfort zone. Learning to use fear as a tool can help reveal which insecurities keep you from achieving your dreams. Next time you are afraid to try something, ask yourself why.
Please find our contact information below. Feel free to reach out to us at any time. We're here to provide you with relief and improve your daily function. For more Patient Education resources, or to Book an Appointment:
Martindale Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic
7-600 Ontario Street
St. Catharines, ON L2N 7H8
Phone 905-646-2894
