Although some people think about using a cane and scoff, they can be a super effective tool for off-loading a painful leg (e.g. osteoarthritis of the knee/hip, post-operation, fracture). In fact, a cane can reduce the compression forces at the affected limb, as well as the exertion required from the associated muscles. Using a cane has been shown in the research to reduce compressive joint forces in those with knee and hip osteoarthritis as well as knee and hip muscles forces

A lot of people ask us this time of year whether we see an increase in people through the door with fall-related injuries from the snow and ice and as you can imagine the answer is yes, however one population seems to get it the worst. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related hospitalization in seniors and nearly 20-30% of seniors experience one of more falls each year resulting in costs upwards of two billion dollars per year across Canada. Although there’s d