Most running safety rules are common sense; and by taking a few precautions while out running you can avoid getting injured or becoming a victim. Here are a few steps to stay safe on your next run: Before you start: Take a moment and give yourself a safety check. Are your shoes tied? Do you […]
Diversified Health Clinic is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative health and wellness center that combines a wide range of services including Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture. We are currently hiring an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to our growing team. We are a high volume clinic with a strong team of practitioners and staff. The successful applicant will […]
Shockwave Therapy is a non-surgical treatment of soft tissue, bone, and joint pain. Shockwave treatments send high-energy mechanical pulses to an injured area. These high-energy mechanical pulses stimulate the breakdown of scar tissue, improves blood circulation, and decreases inflammation; which helps speed up healing and recovery times. Shockwave therapy can help in the treatment of: […]
Laser therapy is a non-invasive medical treatment that uses a specific type of light that is turned into very specific wavelengths. Laser stands for: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This type of laser therapy utilizes red infrared light on areas of injury or wounds in order to mend the soft tissue and give […]
Research shows the “gut” does more than just process food and fluids. We have zillions of microorganisms living and thriving in our bodies which help defend against infections. To make sure your immune system can cope with the stresses of everyday life you need a healthy level of probiotics and prebiotics in your body. After […]
Written by: Art Carey, for The Inquirer Crawford Hill is a mountaineer and rock climber who enjoys outdoor exercise. For the last three years, pain in his lower back has curtailed such pleasures. In fact, when he walks on level ground, he must stop and stretch every quarter-mile, and when he walks uphill, the pain […]
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A TENS machine works by sending electrical pulses across the surface of the skin and along the nerve strands. It is a modality that can be safely used on multiple conditions. TENS therapy can be used to treat muscle, joint, or bone problems. Some of these conditions include: […]
Why go to a physiotherapist? A physiotherapist is a health care professional that provides physical rehabilitation and pain relief to people with osteoarthritis, repetitive strain injury, whiplash and sports injuries. As primary health care professionals, physiotherapists combine knowledge of how the body works with clinical skills to diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or […]
Did you know that workplace stretching can improve flexibility and stop sitting fatigue in it’s tracks? Daily workplace stretching reduces pain, increases your circulation and strengthens your muscles. So, if you are stuck behind a desk for any length of time, try incorporating these quick and easy stretches and exercises into your daily work schedule […]
Vitamins can be a hot topic. Some folks are pro vitamins while others feel they are a waste of money. One of the questions people always ask, is how do I know if my vitamins are working? To really know if your vitamins are making a difference to your health, you would need to complete […]
