[…] may consist of activities such as: Strengthening exercises focused on building endurance and muscle Range of motion (ROM) stretches focusing on specific joints Balance exercises which will target areas of deficit Gait training to improve posture and walking Dizziness/vestibular retraining Visual/perception re-training Physical therapy can be short or long term and requires active participation. […]
[…] strength, muscle tone, or mobility. Exercises and activities can include range of motion exercises (ROM), strengthening exercises focused on building endurance and muscle, balance exercises which will target areas of deficit, and gait training to improve posture and walking. Physiotherapy can be short or long-term. They may also be given activities or exercises that they […]
[…] and you don’t have to exercise for hours at a time. The health benefits come from being consistently active in your day to day life to the best of your ability. Walking or stretching can be as beneficial as strenuous activities: it’s all dependent on what your body is able to do and what […]
[…] on respect, even when disagreeing Disagreements are a guarantee in relationships, and after a brain injury you may find yourself disagreeing about different things. But do your best not to let anger, sadness, or hurt feelings interfere with being respectful to your partner. They’re struggling with their feelings too, and while you may not […]
[…] meetings and outings. John has also received training to provide peer support for the Brain Injury Society of Toronto, and will shortly begin providing peer support for BIST. In his spare time, John plays bass for The Tantrums, who provide their services free to charities at various functions across Toronto. Everybody in the band […]
[…] in spring 2023, COVID-19 is still very much a part of our lives – and it will be for a long time. Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from the disease. Vaccines also help services, organizations, and businesses open up to the community, making it possible […]