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Exercise #1: Pilates-based Strengthening Exercises for Runners.
Week One Pilates-based Home Exercise for Runners: Skater With running being a linear and repetitive sport, we runners tend not to use our gluteal/buttock muscles

Rehabilitative Pilates to Target the Muscles That Tend to Get Weak in Distance Runners
For many Vancouver-ites, the new year brings ambitious running goals including longer races such as the marathon and half-marathon. It’s really no wonder so many

Physio-Pilates: Three reasons Clinical Pilates Might Be Right For You.
Physio-Pilates, more commonly known as Clinical Pilates, is a Pilates-based exercise-focussed rehabilitation treatment and is based on a thorough Physiotherapy assessment and tailored specifically to

3 Easy Exercises to Prevent Knee Injury This Ski Season
The Stats: It is estimated that each year more than half a million people injure themselves on the slopes. Knee injuries make up more than

Torn Muscle? Current Research Advice for What to do and When.
Torn or badly sprained muscles can stop you in your tracks and sideline any further participation in sport. Read on for more on what to

Waiting for knee surgery? Three things you need to start doing NOW.
With the current long waits for common knee surgeries, such as ACL repair and knee replacement, did you know that physiotherapy treatment before surgery can

Runner’s Knee – Physiotherapy Advice for a Common Cause of Knee Pain.
Knee pain while running? You are not alone. As physiotherapists, the knee is one of the most common areas we treat runners for. Read on

Why I Ride All Year Long: Four Research-Supported Reasons to Ride Your Bike.
I started bike-commuting to work years ago – I was at a new job, in a new city, looking to stay fit and make friends.

Standing Desk Set-up: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Work Station?
Standing desks are becoming common practice in many office settings but you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your work