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How to Walk Safely on Snow to Avoid Serious Injuries
Slips and falls on the ice are serious concerns for the elderly as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Learning to walk safely on snow can alleviate the fear that falling on the ice will...
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5 Life Uplifting Reasons to Hike the Grouse Grind
A client once asked me “what brings you joy?” At the time I had difficulty answering, perhaps it was because it was the end of the day and week and I was a little tired. There are many things that...
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How to Take Infrared Therapy on the Road with Comfort
You've probably already heard that far-infrared therapy saunas benefit those with chronic health conditions, but do you know that you can have similar results anywhere you travel? FIRMA Energy has a...
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Accelerate Hip Replacement Rehab with Pre-Surgery Exercise
Accelerate Total Hip Replacement Rehab with Pre-Surgery Exercise TherapyClients frequently feel frustrated by being on a wait list for total hip replacement surgery. Doctors often recommend a hip...
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Coquitlam Exercise Therapy Clinic Closes
This past year has been one full of transitions, changes and growth for Lifemoves. It has been a year of trying new things and moving to new places. As 2013 approaches we have been considering how to...
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5 Ways to Prevent Injuries on the Ski Hill
The sight of snow on the mountains overlooking Vancouver brings joy to many in the cold winter months. More and more Vancouverites are spending their time on the slopes taking part in winter sports...
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Amazing Health Benefits of Cross Country Skiing
The day my Dad bought me my first pair of cross country skis, suited me up and placed me outside in the backyard in the vegetable patch was the start of a life long love for cross country skiing. It is...
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How to Make Cross Country Skiing Fun for Beginners
Cross country skiing is relatively low-impact winter sport which is good for building strength and aerobic capacity; it can also be enjoyed well into your 80’s. For cross country skiing beginners this...
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Flip Vision Productions Films Promotional Videos
It has been nearly four years since Lifemoves filmed a promotional video. The first one was completed by Capilano University students because I was finalist for the North Vancouver Chamber of...
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Getting People Moving at North Vancouver Business Tradeshow
Every year the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, which Lifemoves is a member of hosts a business tradeshow to showcase businesses in North Vancouver. This five hour event was free, open to the...
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Does Your Doctor Know You See a Kinesiologist?
Does your doctor know you are seeing a kinesiologist? Don’t let it be a secret! Doctors in BC are now capable of prescribing exercise as medicine. While we do receive referrals from physicians we...
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Why Movement is Medicine We All Need
Would you take a medication that would significantly reduce your blood pressure, cholesterol and stress as well as improve your cardiorespiratory and immune system, ultimately lowering your chances of...
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Using Neurokinetic Therapy to Create More Efficient Movement
The body is a complex system of relationships that are governed by the nervous system and the brain. During a weekend Level I Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Alfred investigated these relationships. It was...
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Lifemoves Goes to Hellth
March 30, 2015 - Lifemoves opened its own studio at suite 201, 130 Pemberton Ave We are very excited to have found a new home and community where we will continue to do what we love to do – help you...
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How 3 Life Events Drastically Shaped My Kinesiology Career
Through various business development courses, I've become more aware of why I became a kinesiologist and how influential childhood experiences were on my career choices. There were also some pivotal...
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Chronic Pain From Your Desk Job Relieved in 5 Easy Ways
Many clients come to us complaining of neck, shoulder, or back pain which can usually be traced back to occupational hazards of a desk job.There are numerous studies stating that prolonged sitting can...
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How to Prevent Your Musculoskeletal System from Deteriorating
There are over 200 musculoskeletal (muscle, bone and joint) diseases that affect quality of life and have a big economic impact. They are also a leading cause of pain and disability. Our clients seek...
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Mobile Medical Technology Revolutionizes Service Delivery
There is no doubt about it mobile and web based medical technology is revolutionizing the way health care is delivered. Just take a look at TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy in which the doctors use...
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Water’s Powerful Affect on Muscle Function or Dysfunction
Water is a powerful substance that can be both healing and destructive. Water is an abundent substance that we can’t live without. Ever wondered why we are told to keep hydrated? To learn more about...
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Kinesiologists
I recently had the opportunity to speak with and inspire the next generation of Kinesiologists. Every year the University of British Columbia Kinesiologists host a Last Lecture. People working in the...
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Doctors of B.C. Can Prescribe Exercise as Medicine
Last year we sent out postcards to doctors in West Vancouver and North Vancouver with the headline Exercise is Medicine with the goal of encouraging doctors to prescribe kinesiology. A couple of...
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Life Can Get in the Way of Training Plans, Here are 3 Ways to Stay Motivated
Life is full of twists and turns: a change in the weather, forgotten gym shoes, traffic. These detours don't need to derail your fitness plans.To follow the training plan or not? Do part of the plan or...
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Walk with Your Doctor and Move for Your Health
Most of the time when we see a doctor it is because we are ill. From May 3 – 11 do something healthy instead! The Doctors of BC celebrate the 5th anniversary of Walk with you Doc in conjunction with...
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National Strength and Conditioning Association held their provincial clinic last weekend at the inspirational Richmond Oval site of the 2010 Olympic Speedskating events. The packed house was eager to...
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9 Steps to Help You Overcome a Shoulder Injury
Have you experienced shoulder pain before? Approximately 80% of the world’s population will have a shoulder injury at some time in their lives; in some sports that number is a staggering 100%! Summer...
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Learning to Set Running Goals with an Olympic Marathoner
Over the last several weeks I have taken on a few new clients over the age of 40 who all enjoy running, but are continuously injured when they try to push beyond certain distances. Fast times past age...
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Ultimate Side Line Stretch to Relieve Back Pain
There has been a lot of emphasis on stretching the hamstrings to reduce back pain, however doing only this misses part of the solution. Sitting for long periods of time places considerable compressive...
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Educated Health and Fitness Professional Value Remains High
The American Council of Sports Medicine recently released the results of their ninth annual ASCM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Although educated certified and experienced fitness professionals...
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5 Hidden Health Benefits of Restorative Yoga
What is Restorative Yoga? Restorative yoga is a gentle type of yoga that uses props such as cushions, bolsters, and blankets so people with different medical conditions and varying movement abilities...
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Why Change the Conversation on Disabilities to Abilities?
The topic of disabilities and inclusiveness has been important to me since I worked at a home for adults with cognitive disabilities after graduating from university. This passion grew further in 2000...
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Quality of Life Improved in PTSD Victims via Exercise
Recent research shows that a combination of regular resistance training and walking can enhance the usual treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD will affect about 1 out of 10...
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Why Get Kinesiologists to Complete Exercise Prescriptions
Why Get Kinesiologists to Complete Exercise PrescriptionsThe concept of using exercise as medicine to prevent, treat and manage many chronic diseases is gaining ground and hitting mainstream media....
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The Importance of Inclusion in Depression Prevention
It's Important to Feel Included to Prevent Depression and For Better Mental HealthDepression has haunted me since my family moved to Vancouver in 1988. Over nearly 30 years of intermittent therapy...
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Follow Your Heart to a Healthier Lifestyle
With Valentines Day falling in February, we want to further emphasize the topic of loving the types of physical activity you participate in. How to Find Happiness in Being Active was all about how...
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How to Develop a Stronger Heart Using a Heart Rate Monitor
Those with diagnosed cardiovascular disease benefit from a supervised conditioning program and from using a heart rate monitor to develop a stronger heart. Cardiovascular disease has been established...
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A Powerful Stretching Ratio to Boost Energy
Are Tight Muscles Draining Your Energy?Our bodies become unbalanced and stuck due to chronic work habits, repetitive movements, single directional sports and/or injuries. Do you play tennis, golf or...
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How 15 Years of Dreaming Became Reality
Wow! It has been a year since our first private personal training, fitness and rehabilitaition studio opened in North Vancouver. We wouldn't have reached this far without the support of our clients,...
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How to Change Your Posture to Build Self Confidence
Our posture is a projection of how we feel about a situation, person or even ourselves. It is believed that 55% of how we communicate is in our body language. If you struggle with self-confidence or...
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How to Prevent a Back Injury from Shoveling Snow
Original 02/2010. Updated 12/13/2016Vancouver recently received the heaviest dose of snow it's had in several years; with that comes the task that many people are unprepared for snow shoveling. This...
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5 Minute Hip Stretch for People Who Sit All Day
Do you have a job that makes you sit most of the day? There are many known dangers of sitting too long including changes in our posture. Sitting places more pressure on our spine than standing; this...
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Painful Osteoporotic Fractures
According to Osteoporosis Canada, fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. Popular belief is that women are primary sufferers of osteoporosis,...
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6 Things You Need to Know to Crush the Grouse Grind
Do you do the Grind always hoping to reach a new personal best, but find that you are stuck at a plateau? There are usually two main reasons you are staying at the same level. Firstly, your body and...
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5 Quick Golf Warm-Up Activities to Liven Up Your Game
A majority of amateur golfers just walk up to the first tee without properly warming up for their 18 holes. Are you one of them? Participants who are short on time, but want to go straight to the...
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8 Ways to Quickly Relieve Myofascial Pain and Unlock Restricted Movement
8 Steps to Quickly Relieve Myofascial Pain and Unlock Restricted MovementTrigger points are shortened portions of the muscle that are not releasing, which are irritable, have limited blood and oxygen...
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8 Ways to Stop Trigger Points from Developing
8 Ways to Stop Trigger Points from DevelopingReducing the number of factors that lead to trigger points will help you move more freely due to greater flexibility and range of motion. There are several...
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How to Stay Strong to Prevent Fractures from Osteoporosis
Have you been told you have osteoporosis? You’re definitely not alone! Osteoporosis Canada recently released statistics showing that 1 in 3 Canadian women and 1 in 5 Canadian men will break a bone at...
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How to Hike Your Way to Better Brain Health
How Nature Hikes Boost Your Mood and Improve Your Mental HealthPeople hiking the Grouse Grind. Photo Credit S. DvortezIt’s no secret that there are several health benefits to being outside, for both...
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What Are the Differences between Personal Trainers and Kinesiologists?
What Are the Differences Between Personal Trainers and Kinesiologists? When I first became a Kinesiologist man people began wondering what the difference between a Personal and Kinesiologist are. They...
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Kinesiologist-Led Yoga for Neck and Back Pain Relief
Last Updated: June 23, 2023 In 2009, a client came to us with injuries they sustained in a car crash. They tried to continue their regular Yoga practice which continued to worsen their pain. Our...
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What is the Difference Between Kinesiology and Physiotherapy?
During their first kinesiology session, clients often wonder what the difference is between kinesiology and physiotherapy. They would also like to further understand when to choose between a...
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