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As the winter chill sets in and ski hills open their lifts, it’s time to start gearing up for an exhilarating season on the slopes! However, with the thrill of skiing comes the risk of injuries that can put a damper on the fun. In this blog post, we'll explore some common skiing injuries and provide valuable tips on how to prevent them, ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable season on the powder-covered mountains! Common Ski and Snowboard Related Injuries ACL Tears One of th

Anyone else looking forward to hiking season? With the nice weather and summer fast approaching, many of us can't wait to get out of the city and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Sometimes hiking can seem quite daunting, but there are ways that you can prepare your body to ensure that you are able to keep hiking mile after mile and avoid injuries along the way. Injury is one of the common reasons that many adventures stop hiking altogether, and while yes, injuries may occu

No matter what our age or where we are going, everyone seems to have a lot of stuff to haul around. Whether you have a little one going off to school, are making your way to university or work yourself, or are heading out on a single day or multi-day trek, a backpack is often the carrying mode of choice. The body’s strong back, abdominals, and legs take the load of transporting items when you use a good backpack rather than leaving that load up to the weaker arms and shoulde

Stretching is an essential part of running. A good stretching routine can help to minimize muscle imbalances, prevent injury, improve your exercise endurance and your running performance. The following stretching program is designed for runners who do not have any current injuries or individual stretching needs. If you have an injury, or a specific mechanical imbalance that may be holding back your running performance, your Fix Physio physiotherapist can design a stretchin