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Parkinson's disease: how physiotherapy can help

Parkinson's disease: how physiotherapy can help

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that results from degeneration in the area of the brain that controls movements. This disease affects 1 in 10 adults over 80 and is the second most common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system following Alzheimer disease. With April being Parkinson's disease awareness month, we wanted to share more information on this condition with our readers.

Heart disease: how physiotherapy can help

Heart disease: how physiotherapy can help

Did you know heart disease affects 2.4 million Canadians and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. With February being national heart month, we felt it was important to further explore this topic.

Fall Prevention: 5 ways to prevent falls during bad weather

Fall Prevention: 5 ways to prevent falls during bad weather

About 1/3 of people over 65 and 1/2 of people over 80 fall each year. this can have very serious consequences to your health and independence therefore prevention is key.

Home physiotherapy: the benefits for older adults

Home physiotherapy: the benefits for older adults

Currently, gaps exist in the continuum of care for patients requiring rehabilitation services in the community. Home-based physiotherapy services address this need by providing evaluations and treatments to people within their homes and communities to help support independent living and enhance quality of life.