Sports and Leisure - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Wed, 20 May 2020 16:53:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 COPING WITH COVID– Staying Active https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/04/coping-with-covid-19-staying-active/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coping-with-covid-19-staying-active Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:27:41 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17479 FunctionAbility’s Elly Baker and Lynne Harford discuss staying active while working from home and review some helpful exercises to help keep you moving. About the Expert: Elly Baker is the Director of Physiotherapy Services at FunctionAbility. Previously to this role, Elly spent many years in the role of Physiotherapy Practice Leader at Toronto Rehab, University […]

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]]> What is Recreation Therapy? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/what-is-recreation-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-recreation-therapy Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17319 Recreation therapists are certified professionals who work along with a team of health professionals to assist people in achieving optimal quality of life through participation in leisure and recreation. Therapeutic Recreation Ontario defines Recreation therapy as “a process that utilizes functional intervention, education, and recreation participation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social […]

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]]> My Animals Support Me, But Are Not Support Animals https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/my-animals-support-me-but-are-not-support-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-animals-support-me-but-are-not-support-animals Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:30:55 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17306 Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Every day I benefit from the love of my animals.  In fact, being an animal owner is not only part of my lifestyle, but has absolutely become part of who I am.  My animals provide me with love, comfort, they calm me and make […]

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]]> Enabling Clients in Lower-Risk Cannabis Use https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/11/enabling-clients-in-lower-risk-cannabis-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enabling-clients-in-lower-risk-cannabis-use Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:30:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17052 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Co-written by Kyra Posterski, MSc (OT) Candidate 2019 at McMaster University   In October of 2018, the Government of Ontario legalized cannabis in an effort to keep cannabis out of the hands of youth, keep profits out of the hands of criminals, and protect the public […]

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]]> Stay Active for Good Health No Matter Your Age or Ability https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/10/stay-active-for-good-health-no-matter-your-age-or-ability/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-active-for-good-health-no-matter-your-age-or-ability Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17028 Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do for your mental, physical and cognitive health.  It is recommended that adults have 150 minutes per week of heart-pumping activity and the good news is that no matter your age or ability there are activities anyone can engage in.  Take a look […]

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]]> The Accessible Playground https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/the-accessible-playground/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-accessible-playground Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:30:52 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16897 How does your local playground stack up when it comes to access for all?  Is it accessible?  Older playgrounds were not built with accessibility in mind; however, newer builds are breaking barriers for users with not only physical disabilities but invisible disabilities such as autism and sensory processing disorders.  In the following article learn more […]

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]]> The Benefits of Hydrotherapy https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/08/the-benefits-of-hydrotherapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benefits-of-hydrotherapy Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:30:57 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16785 Guest Blogger: Carolyn Rocca, Occupational Therapist Water has long been associated with health and healing, making it an excellent tool for rehabilitation. Hydrotherapy, also referred to as pool therapy or aquatic therapy, is one way in which water can be used for therapeutic purposes following injury or illness. Hydrotherapy refers to water-based treatments or exercises aimed to enable physical […]

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]]> Try Yoga for Improved Focus and Self-Regulation in Children https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/08/try-yoga-for-improved-focus-and-self-regulation-in-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=try-yoga-for-improved-focus-and-self-regulation-in-children Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:30:53 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16779 Guest Blogger Jana Maich, Occupational Therapist Working as an occupational therapist in pediatrics, I am always on the lookout for simple strategies I can offer to parents and classroom teachers that can be easily be implemented. One of the main difficulties expressed to me by concerned parents or teachers is that a child is having […]

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]]> So I Guess Your Kid Doesn’t Wear a Seat Belt Either? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/07/so-i-guess-your-kid-doesnt-wear-a-seat-belt-either-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-i-guess-your-kid-doesnt-wear-a-seat-belt-either-3 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:30:40 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16728 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I get very confused when I see children riding bikes without helmets.  Over the last many years the safety benefits of a helmet for biking, skiing, skateboarding, ice skating (and many other sports) has been well studied.  Research shows that helmets can be extremely effective in preventing […]

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]]> Accessible Travel Destinations Across Canada https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/accessible-travel-destinations-across-canada/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accessible-travel-destinations-across-canada Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:30:59 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16706 Summer vacation is here!  For those looking to get away or those looking for fun day trips as part of a staycation, the possibilities may seem endless, however, for someone with a disability they may be limited.  The good news is that there are many fully accessible destinations, activities, and adventures across Canada!  Take a […]

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