In honour of Athletic Therapy Month, we wanted to highlight this valuable profession and how it helps you prevent or manage injuries at home, work, or during physical activities. Did you know that six of eight of our MoveSafe Consultants are certified Athletic Therapists? These team members have provided great insights into our training programs…
Gardening can be a fun outdoor activity, but it can also be a pain in the neck, (literally. Gardening usually involves heavy lifting, crouching, and kneeling for an extended period. If not practiced safely, you could be in a lot of pain the next day. Today, we’re going to share our top 7 easy-to-follow safety…
Improving hip range of motion will aid in the ability to adopt a comfortable wide stance when working close to the ground https://vimeo.com/254735234 It’s important that the exercises are performed properly to get maximum benefit. Please download and review our Exercise Guide to learn the proper technique. Download Exercise Guide
Refresh blood flow and reduce muscle tension with the Deep Forearm Massage to alleviate the pain and discomfort of tennis and golfer’s elbow. https://vimeo.com/203334328 It’s important that the exercises are performed properly to get maximum benefit. Please download and review our Exercise Guide to learn the proper technique. Download Exercise Guide
This one simple exercise can be performed anytime or anywhere to help reduce lower back pain caused by prolonged sitting, repetitive bending, or heavy lifting. https://vimeo.com/203333075 It’s important that the exercises are performed properly to get maximum benefit. Please download and review our Exercise Guide to learn the proper technique. Download Exercise Guide
A wide base of support helps you maintain your balance, avoiding slips and trips, while you work with your body to complete physical work. You’ll want to keep your legs wide enough that you can take advantage of your body weight and body’s momentum. You want to be able to move your body’s centre of…
We know that stress can make us feel overwhelmed mentally but it can also leave us feeling tired and sore physical. We typically feel the tension from stress in the muscles around our neck, shoulders and upper back. When these muscles in particular are tight and they can lead to tension headaches as well as…
Using optimal body mechanics is the ideal way to prevent musculoskeletal injuries but situations do exist where good posture may be difficult to attain. Getting stuck in awkward upper body postures, like the ‘chicken wing’ or with your arms overhead for long periods of time can lead to fatigue or breakdown of the muscles in…
One of the most frequently asked questions MoveSafe gets during our Webinars and Ergonomics Assessments, is, “what do we think about ball chairs?” Well that is a loaded question, so here is the loaded answer! Tl;dr: Ball chairs could have their time and place, but they shouldn’t replace your traditional office chair for an entire…
History MoveSafe originally developed a movement screen for industrial athletes in 2012 as a way to provide assistance to people with muscle and movement imbalances affecting their ability to avoid injuries. At the time, we had noted that very few clients could afford the onsite clinical services, not to mention that offering rehabilitation services tends…
