The Health Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle The physical, economic, and social environments in which modern humans operate have dramatically changed since the middle of the last century. These changes have been associated with significantly reduced demands for physical activity. How Have Things Changed? Consider the move that we have made from our hunter-gather roots to our modern routines. First we started out as dynamic active individuals who relied on movement and fitness

What is Active Release Technique (ART®)? Active Release Techniques ® is a patented soft tissue treatment system. It was designed to provide clinicians with an advanced system of diagnosis and manual treatment for soft tissue disorders. These include cumulative trauma disorders (tendonitis, plantar fasciitis), Repetitive Strain Injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger), postural strain, sports injuries and general wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments and joints of t

Summer is here, and with that warm weather comes more walkers and joggers on the streets of Toronto. Dusting off your running shoes and hitting the pavement for the first can cause aches and pains in our knees. When considering common causes of knee pain during running, we need to consider muscle weakness and imbalances above and below the knee. This blog will explore how weakness in the hip contributes to patellofemoral pain (PFPS). Patellofemoral pain syndrome results from