Active Life Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/17/2025

Hey runners- great article to help you lessen injury risk.

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10/13/2025

🍂ActiveLife sends wishes for a relaxing day with friends, family, and good food.🍗🥧

10/02/2025

Good info from Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association !

Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that cause joint pain and stiffness, but osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Understanding the difference helps guide treatment.

Osteoarthritis (OA) happens when cartilage breaks down over time, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. This is common in weight-bearing joints like knees & hips, OA is managed through strengthening, mobility exercises, and activity modifications to reduce pain and improve function.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system is overactive and affects the joints, causing inflammation and swelling. It often affects joints symmetrically. During flare-ups, gentle movement & energy conservation are key, while strength training is beneficial in remission.

How can a physiotherapist help?
Whether it’s OA or RA, movement is key to managing symptoms! A physiotherapist can:
Design joint-friendly strength & mobility exercises
Teach joint protection strategies & pacing
Provide pain relief techniques
Improve functional movement for daily activities

Movement is one of the best ways to keep your joints healthy! The right exercises can help reduce pain, improve function, and maintain independence. A physiotherapist can guide you in finding the right balance of activity and rest so you can keep doing the things you love.

For more information about physiotherapy in Nova Scotia, please visit https://www.physiotherapyns.ca/

To find a local physiotherapist near you, please visit http:// www.physiotherapyns.ca/find-a-physio



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09/21/2025

🦶🦶-A good reminder from Pedorthist Carol Ann Sweeney!
Carol Ann next has availability for orthotics patients in October. Call (902)752-9926 for details.

Enjoying every day is so important. Don't let that annoying arthritis stop you from living your best life. Let us help you get back on the road to recovery.

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08/18/2025

Please help if you can.👟👟

08/11/2025

⚾️🧢ActiveLife's Physiotherapists JR Marshall and Shannon Estabrooks were part of the therapy team covering the U22 Baseball Nationals this past week.

08/08/2025

Introducing ActiveLife's newest team member Katie Murray, Kinesiologist!

07/20/2025

👣Pedorthist Carol Ann Sweeney reminds us that early care for a foot problem is a smart move!
Carol Ann has availability next in August. She can assess your feet and then in her own lab, customizes foot orthotics just for you.
📲 Call 902-752-9926 to schedule an appointment or with questions.

Enjoy your summer. Keep your feet happy. Address any concerns early, it will keep you smiling all summer long. "We Care About The Feet You're In". Proud sponsor of Grit Athletics Dartmouth. https://gritathleticsdartmouth.com/
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