Blogs, infographs and other media written, curated by the Willkin team to help you understand the valuable role and benefit of exercise rehabilitation in the treatment of chronic health conditions.
Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) and Exercise
BLOG – For someone experiencing symptoms of bronchiectasis or NTM, finding the drive to exercise may require some inspiration, but understanding the disease and the benefits of exercise should help to get them/you moving […]
How stress affects your breathing and stability
BLOG – How many times have you been stressed and someone has told you to take a deep breath? Our diaphragm, while often neglected when it comes to training […]
The benefits of training barefoot
BLOG – Maintaining balance with age is absolutely critical in order to age well! When our balance begins to decrease, our walking speed will slow, our stride length will[…]
Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Living Well With Pulmonary Fibrosis website has been specially designed to promote and facilitate the management of the disease on a day-to-day […]
Shoulder mobility exercises to do at home
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises to help improve your shoulder mobility[…]
Ageing Gracefully : Education in fall prevention for older adults
BLOG – Falls, at home or outside, are common in Canadian seniors. Often cause serious injuries, hospital stays, and long-term health issues[…]
An interview with a client living with COPD
INTERVIEW – I was interested in hearing Darren’s story. I wanted him to know that there are people who care and want to understand COPD[…]
WEBINAR: Introduction to Barefoot Training
WEBINAR – Stuart Wakefield, R. Kin, introduces Barefoot training, dispels myths surrounding it and ways to incorporate into a program […]
COPD ConnEx will reach 100 Canadians with new partnership
PRESS RELEASE – The Lung Health Foundation and Respiplus have come together to deliver WillKin’s COPD ConnEx program to 100 patients[…]
How do people living with COPD get through the COVID-19 pandemic?
BLOG – The good news is that you have options to help yourself get the exercise you need to have a strong and healthy life[…]
An interview with Dr. Emily CEO/ Founder of Naboso Technology and EBFA
INTERVIEW – I am a functional podiatrist, human movement specialist. I have been in the fitness industry for over 20 years.[…]
How “tuned in” is your nervous system? Advances in barefoot science.
BLOG – Barefoot stimulation enhances the proprioceptors on the feet – keeping them sharp, responsive and functioning[…]
WillKin is adapting their services during these times of a pandemic
BLOG – The good news is that you have options to help yourself get the exercise you need to have a strong and healthy life[…]
3 Balance and stability exercises to do in your kitchen
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises to help improve your balance[…]
Incorporating exercise into your day: How Do You Do It?
BLOG – The good news is that you have options to help yourself get the exercise you need to have a strong and healthy life[…]
Working as a Kinesiologist Starts Now
BLOG – Now is the time to educate yourself, the time to network, to hustle and earn your spot in the conversation […]
The journey of a Kinesiologist
BLOG – The profession of kinesiology is an opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of the many clients we serve […]
WEBINAR: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques
WEBINAR – Dr. Bryan Ross explores the importance of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the possibility of remote training […]
3 Exercises to do in your kitchen
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises that can easily be done in your home […]
Kinesiologist or Physiotherapist?
BLOG – In Canada most people have probably heard of physical therapists, physiotherapists, athletic trainers. What’s the difference? […]
COPD: Exercise is medicine
BLOG – While exercise will not directly improve your lung function, it will improve how efficient your body is at using oxygen, and it will also increase your muscle […]
ParticipAction
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – ParticipACTION helps Canadians sit less and move more through innovative engagement initiatives and thought leadership […]
Centre for Active Living
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Centre provides services supporting project evaluation, knowledge mobilization and measurement […]
HexFit
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – Hexfit is an interprofessional customer monitoring software that allows you to optimize the achievement of your customers’ […]
Chronic Lung Diseases
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Chronic Lung Diseases website has been specially designed to provide reliable information on common chronic lung diseases […]
Hope and Cope
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – Guided by professional staff & cancer-experienced volunteers, Hope & Cope helps people cope with cancer […]
Cummings Centre
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – As the hub of Montreal’s 50+ community, the Centre touches the lives of 10,000 people on an annual basis […]
eXpand Courses
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – Provide the education needed to support Exercise & Healthcare Professionals in expanding their knowledge […]
Living Well with COPD
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – A self-management education program developed to help you achieve better control and improve your quality of life […]
Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) and Exercise
BLOG – For someone experiencing symptoms of bronchiectasis or NTM, finding the drive to exercise may require some inspiration, but understanding the disease and the benefits of exercise should help to get them/you moving […]
How stress affects your breathing and stability
BLOG – How many times have you been stressed and someone has told you to take a deep breath? Our diaphragm, while often neglected when it comes to training […]
The benefits of training barefoot
BLOG – Maintaining balance with age is absolutely critical in order to age well! When our balance begins to decrease, our walking speed will slow, our stride length will[…]
Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Living Well With Pulmonary Fibrosis website has been specially designed to promote and facilitate the management of the disease on a day-to-day […]
Shoulder mobility exercises to do at home
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises to help improve your shoulder mobility[…]
Ageing Gracefully : Education in fall prevention for older adults
BLOG – Falls, at home or outside, are common in Canadian seniors. Often cause serious injuries, hospital stays, and long-term health issues[…]
Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) and Exercise
BLOG – For someone experiencing symptoms of bronchiectasis or NTM, finding the drive to exercise may require some inspiration, but understanding the disease and the benefits of exercise should help to get them/you moving […]
How stress affects your breathing and stability
BLOG – How many times have you been stressed and someone has told you to take a deep breath? Our diaphragm, while often neglected when it comes to training […]
The benefits of training barefoot
BLOG – Maintaining balance with age is absolutely critical in order to age well! When our balance begins to decrease, our walking speed will slow, our stride length will[…]
Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Living Well With Pulmonary Fibrosis website has been specially designed to promote and facilitate the management of the disease on a day-to-day […]
Shoulder mobility exercises to do at home
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises to help improve your shoulder mobility[…]
Ageing Gracefully : Education in fall prevention for older adults
BLOG – Falls, at home or outside, are common in Canadian seniors. Often cause serious injuries, hospital stays, and long-term health issues[…]
Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) and Exercise
BLOG – For someone experiencing symptoms of bronchiectasis or NTM, finding the drive to exercise may require some inspiration, but understanding the disease and the benefits of exercise should help to get them/you moving […]
How stress affects your breathing and stability
BLOG – How many times have you been stressed and someone has told you to take a deep breath? Our diaphragm, while often neglected when it comes to training […]
The benefits of training barefoot
BLOG – Maintaining balance with age is absolutely critical in order to age well! When our balance begins to decrease, our walking speed will slow, our stride length will[…]
Living Well with Pulmonary Fibrosis
EXTERNAL RESOURCES – The Living Well With Pulmonary Fibrosis website has been specially designed to promote and facilitate the management of the disease on a day-to-day […]
Shoulder mobility exercises to do at home
EXERCISE VIDEO – Follow along with Emily in this video, as she demonstrates three beginner exercises to help improve your shoulder mobility[…]
Ageing Gracefully : Education in fall prevention for older adults
BLOG – Falls, at home or outside, are common in Canadian seniors. Often cause serious injuries, hospital stays, and long-term health issues[…]