What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia – a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue in the sole of the foot that supports the arch of the foot.
Back Pain 101: The Common Causes and How You Can Treat and Prevent Back Injury
Almost everyone experiences some type of back pain during the course of their lives. The pain may occur suddenly and be gone within a couple of days or weeks, or it may occur repeatedly, never completely going away, and have a major impact on regular daily activities.
Knee Injury 101: Common Causes, And What You Can Do About It Today
Anyone can be a victim of a knee injury; whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend fitness buff or someone just busy carrying out your day-to-day activities.
Olive Oil: Why cooking with it may be bad for you
Last night I had dinner with a friend who is a food scientist at UBC. I learned this health tip while we dined on a delicious clam and chorizo white wine pasta dish: when cooking, don’t cook with olive oil.
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Sitting is Killing You [INFOGRAPHIC]
We are increasingly a sitting culture and we can mainly attribute it to the advancement and ever-increasing prevalence of technology.
4 Air Travel Tips to Prevent Injury, Strain and Neck Pain
Standing in long line-ups, carrying awkward bags, and sitting in cramped positions are part of air travel. Physiotherapists dread when a client comes in, saying that they are traveling overseas the next day and their back is painful.