Is Poor Posture at Work the Cause of Your Back Or Neck Pain? Whether you’re sitting at a desk, standing at a cash register, or even working from home, you’ve likely experienced pain or discomfort because of your posture, or so you think.   Does Perfect Posture Exist? The short answer is yes, but this…

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions running both recreationally and competitively. Along with improving fitness, running also provides a host of other physical and mental health benefits. However, it’s not uncommon for runners to experience injury.    When is it Safe—and Not Safe—to Run? Typically, when faced with…

Ultimate, played with a flying disc, has existed since the early 1970s. A limited-contact sport that combines elements of soccer, football, and basketball, ultimate players cut, guard, jump, throw, catch, and dive with an outstretched arm for 60 to 90 minutes.  It’s common for players to have multiple games, playing up to an average of…

  The first pickleball game is dated all the way back to 1965, but its popularity recently skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving its purpose, pickleball connected a lot of people who were looking for a safe and distanced way to exercise outdoors. Although pickleball is often labeled as a form of exercise or a…

  Dance in all forms and genres requires a lot of strength and flexibility. The principles of dedication, consistency, and discipline apply to dancers and athletes alike. Among many others, ballet is one of the most immaculate and graceful forms of dancing. This means that ballet dancers go through a lot of lessons, training, and…

  A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. According to Brain Injury Canada, there are approximately 400,000 concussions annually in Canada.     Any blow to the…

  It’s never too late to learn about golf injuries and how to prevent them. While it is a relatively low impact sport, golfers may still be injured and sidelined by pain. Many potential injuries result from some aspect of the golf swing, which involves a delicate balance of forward motion, muscle contractions, and the…

  Basketball is considered a contact sport, but isn’t a collision sport like football or hockey. It does, however, have one of the highest injury rates compared to other contact sports, with players in the NBA and WNBA having the highest risk. Here are some of the most common injuries basketball players may experience and…

  There are a range of potential injuries soccer players can experience, but many happen because of the nature of the sport. Soccer is considered a contact sport and a large amount of injuries happen because of collisions, which are usually with another player. Here are some common injuries players may experience.   Ankle Sprain …

  The snow has melted and the grass is starting to turn green. It’s a sign baseball season is right around the corner. MLB teams are back in action and athletes in Manitoba aren’t far behind.  Even with a new season, there are common injuries players might see during their season. Throwing and pitching injuries…