Have you experienced an injury that has left you wondering: will I ever recover from this? Will I be able to get back to doing the things I love again? What can I continue to do that won’t damage [...]
A version of this article originally appeared in KREMBIL magazine, Arthritis 2019. Nestled inside Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) sits one of the country’s most revolutionary rehab clinics: Altum [...]
When you think of pelvic floor muscle exercises, do you think about doing Kegels? Well, hold on a minute, because this might not always be the answer! “The Kegel” or tightening of the [...]
November is one of our favorite cold months of the year. “Why?” you might ask? Because it is Fall Prevention Month! As health care providers that see tons and tons of injuries [...]
The original version of this article was published on 10/21/19 at https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News Theresa (Terie) Elliott had started wondering after years of chronic pain if she should just [...]
What is the most important thing to cover for a first-time massage therapy visit? An important part of seeing a massage therapy patient for the first time is to establish the framework for clear [...]
This article originally appeared in Mike Nader’s Simpler, Safer, Smarter newsletter, September 13th, 2019. “There are no gains without pains.” – Benjamin Franklin Looking after your health [...]
Exercise 1: Squats Squatting is an important functional movement that we use regularly during activities of daily living. One of the greatest benefits of a squat is that it is a compound [...]
Aimee Stafford and Lauren Rutka are Occupational Therapists at Altum Health's Toronto clinic, located inside Toronto Western Hospital. This article shares some common concussion myths, and the [...]
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Feeling well can mean something different to everyone, but there are some things that might apply to all. According to the Canadian [...]