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Running and your Pelvic FloorPelvic FloorPhysiotherapyRunning

Running and your Pelvic Floor

Running is an activity that puts a lot of pressure on our pelvic floor, but not to worry, the pelvic floor muscles have a natural give, and they absorb impact, contracting…
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The Benefits of Isometric ExerciseLow Back PainPelvic FloorPhysiotherapyRunning

The Benefits of Isometric Exercise

There are different types of contractions that your muscles can go through to help you strength train. Concentric contractions involve shortening of the muscles while contracting (Think about doing a…
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The Posterior Oblique SystemLow Back PainPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

The Posterior Oblique System

We previously discussed the importance of the anterior oblique sling in a blog post, but did you know there’s also a group of muscles called the posterior oblique sling? What…
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Lumbar Stenosis Pain and Exercises to Help!Low Back PainPelvic Floor

Lumbar Stenosis Pain and Exercises to Help!

What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of either the spinal canal or lateral foramen. It primarily occurs in the lumbar spine (lower back), above the sacrum and…
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How can Pelvic Physiotherapy Help with Constipation?Pelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

How can Pelvic Physiotherapy Help with Constipation?

We’ve talked a lot about the relationship between the pelvic floor and peeing (read more here), did you know that pelvic floor muscles also play a role in bowel function? Puborectalis…
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New Baby New Challenges: Physiotherapy for New MomsPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

New Baby New Challenges: Physiotherapy for New Moms

There are soooooooo many new changes to being a new mamas, some frequently talked about (like the sleep deprivation and all those diapers) but some more hush-hushed. During pregnancy, many…
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Just In Case Peeing: The Bad Habit You Didn’t Even Know You HadPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

Just In Case Peeing: The Bad Habit You Didn’t Even Know You Had

Do you always pee right before you leave the house, before you work out, or in the 2 minutes before you walk into a meeting? While the “just in case” pee may…
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Pre and Post-Appointment Procedures at The Physio SpotMarkham CommunityNewsPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

Pre and Post-Appointment Procedures at The Physio Spot

We have put together a quick video to give you an idea of what to expect when you come in for your treatment.  Give it a watch (and a like).…
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How we keep you safe at The Physio SpotMarkham CommunityNewsPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

How we keep you safe at The Physio Spot

We have implemented procedures to keep you healthy when you visit. Screening -  Staff and clients will be contacted prior to appointments and screened for risk factors every day.  Please check…
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How Stress Can Impact the Pelvic FloorMarkham CommunityPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

How Stress Can Impact the Pelvic Floor

It’s been weeks since you had a good night’s sleep. You have a pounding in your head and your muscles feel tense and achy. You feel anxious with a lack…
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