To Stretch or Not To Stretch?
Stretching in active ways can help create better joint mobility and healthy muscle tone, however we need to...
Fascia Needs Variety so Try Something New!
Our fascial systems are interwoven throughout our muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments. This collagenous tissue supports our bony...
Moving for Mental Health
As we are re-emerging back to pre-pandemic life, some of us might be feeling the effects of social...
Habit Stacking for Lower Extremity
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a large impact on our daily routines, especially when it comes to movement....
The Strive Podcast: Episode 3
Join Melanie and Rob as they discuss the main tenants of mindfulness and how they have found opportunities...
5 Tips for Getting Back to Exercise After a Break
Returning to the gym or getting back to a regular exercise routine can often seem daunting. With gyms...
Getting Kids Active!
Did you know that the 2020 ParticipACTION report card showed that on average, kids are not meeting the recommended...
The Strive Podcast: Episode 2
On the second episode of The Strive Podcast: Fostering Community, Melanie is joined by Kathleen Trotter, a fitness...
Give Yourself a Win!
An important part of my management approach is planning a persons’ activity and exercise routine. Crafting plan that...
Pilates for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is typically described for when pain lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain happens when continuous...
The Strive Podcast: Episode 1
Join Melanie MacKinnon of Strive Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine as she discusses with guest experts in the physiotherapy...
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
Most of us know this quote, but similar to other things that we ‘know’ are good for us,...
Rehabilitation After COVID-19
It seems impossible to have lived through the past year without knowing about COVID-19 and how it has...
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
What is the Vestibular System? The vestibular system consists of small organs in the inner ear which are responsible...
PPE Portraits
We are very excited to announce that “PPE Portraits” are coming to Strive! We want you to see...