Trauma can refer to any experience where a person feared for their safety, the safety of another, extreme stress, or any situation that was overwhelming, scary, or dangerous. This includes car accidents, natural disasters, violence, abuse, neglect, or being deprived of basic needs, among many other possible traumas. In these experiences a person’s nervous system is pushed into ‘survival mode’, which has large and sometimes lasting impacts on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being and is shaped by a person’s sociocultural context and history. Trauma-informed physiotherapy takes all of this into consideration from assessment through treatment.

Coffee has long been the go-to morning beverage for many people seeking an energy boost. However, there is an alternative that offers a range of health benefits and can kickstart your day in a refreshing way: a morning electrolyte drink. In this blog post, we'll explore the value of replacing your regular cup of coffee with a hydrating electrolyte drink and how it can enhance your morning routine.

For many of us, the day doesn't officially begin until we've had our morning cup of coffee. However, emerging research suggests that delaying our caffeine intake by 90-120 minutes after waking up can offer significant advantages. Let’s delve into he scientific evidence behind the benefits of waiting before enjoying your beloved dose of caffeine.

Coach Chad discusses the the various methods of assessing and setting your Zone 2 intensities and/or heart rate.

Zone 2 training is a method of endurance training used by athletes to build aerobic fitness and improve their endurance. In this blog post, we will discuss what Zone 2 training is, how it is generally calculated, and how it is used in endurance sports.

Zone 2 training is a heart rate-based training method that can benefit both endurance and strength athletes. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of Zone 2 training for both types of athletes and include research references to support our claims.