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Injuries in Pickleball - Playing it Safe for Management and Prevention
How to Prevent Pickleball Injuries.
As a Physiotherapist, I have always had a passion for movement and sport. So several years ago, when I started hearing about this new sport- ‘Pickleball’ that was taking North America by storm, I had to try it. I quickly became obsessed with the game! However, as I delved deeper into the pickleball community, I couldn't help but notice a common concern among players—back pain, neck pain, wrist and elbow injuries and the fear of missing out o...
Posted on 2024-03-25
Tragedy to Triumph: a Journey of Compassion and Healing after a Vehicle Collision
Trigger Warning - This blog contains descriptions of a real-life vehicle collision, hospital images/equipment and wrecked vehicles.
Overcoming a Vehicle Collision - A Journey of Compassion and Healing.
Hi! My name is Shalyn Huehn, and I am the Office Manager at Momentum Health in Mahogany.
Since it is February and we all could use a little warming up, I want to share a deeply personal journey that has shaped not only my life but also my passion for helping others overcome adversity and find...
Posted on 2024-02-05
Dry Needling with E-Stim: The New Advancements of Rehab
Dry Needling: A Gentle Reset for Your Renewal.
If you've visited a physical therapist in recent years, chances are you've encountered a remarkable technique known as 'Dry Needling' or 'Intra-Muscular Stimulation' (IMS). Traditionally, this procedure involved the use of a slender acupuncture-style needle, called a monofilament needle. However, contemporary research has uncovered a groundbreaking twist: the integration of electrical stimulation (e-stim) through these needles, delivering even grea...
Posted on 2024-01-12
How does stress affect what and how we eat?
Nutrition for Stress Management.
Written by Mel Cronshaw, Nutrition Therapist from Momentum Health West Springs
Stress and nutrition are completely intertwined. Stress profoundly affects the choices we make around food and eating behaviours, and poor nutrition affects our ability to manage stress. This means it is not only important to reduce stress so we eat better, but to choose a healthier diet to support the stress we are trying to manage. So how do we break this vicious cycle? In this art...
Posted on 2023-12-01
The Significance of Men's Pelvic Health
Breaking the Silence: The Significance of Men's Pelvic Health.
As we enter the month of November, a time dedicated to raising awareness about men's health issues, we want to shed light on a topic that often remains in the shadows: Men's Pelvic Health. While you might have seen our participation in a Movember campaign to raise awareness through moustaches, conversations about mental health and prostate cancer, there's a vital aspect of men's health that deserves attention—pelvic health.
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Posted on 2023-11-10
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