February 2016 - Page 2 of 2 - St Mark James Training

Neck Pain While Stretching: Causes, Management & When to Seek Help (Canada)

Neck Pain While Stretching: Causes, Management & Ergonomic Considerations Neck pain can interfere with daily activities at home, during sports, or at work—whether caused by muscle tension, posture, or repetitive strain. Because the neck supports the head and contains multiple muscles, ligaments, and nerves, it is susceptible to discomfort and limited mobility. Common Reasons for […]

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Understanding Hip Arthritis: Symptoms & When to Seek Care (Canada)

Understanding Hip Arthritis: Symptoms & When to Seek Care (Canada) Hip pain paired with stiffness often suggests hip arthritis. For many Canadians, this discomfort interferes with normal daily movements like walking, climbing stairs, getting in/out of a vehicle, or performing work tasks that demand mobility. Because hip pain can also stem from tendon irritation, ligament

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Drowning in Children: First Aid Steps & Prevention at Home

Drowning in Children: First Aid Steps & Prevention at Home When many people think of drowning, they picture deep lakes, oceans, or boating incidents. In reality, drowning can happen quietly and quickly at home—in bathtubs, kiddie pools, buckets, or even toilets. In Canada, young children are at particular risk because it only takes a

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Shaken Baby Syndrome in Canada: Understanding Risks, Signs & Prevention

Shaken baby syndrome (also called abusive head trauma) is a preventable form of brain injury that affects infants and young children. In Canada, health organizations, first aid educators, and child-protection agencies consistently emphasize awareness because even brief episodes of violent shaking can result in serious harm. Why Shaking is Dangerous Infants have proportionally larger heads,

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Febrile Seizures in Canadian Children: What Parents Should Know

Febrile seizures are convulsions that can occur in babies and young children when their body temperature rises rapidly due to fever. Although the experience can be frightening for caregivers, most febrile seizures are brief and do not indicate long-term neurological problems. Why Febrile Seizures Happen The exact cause remains unclear. In many cases, a seizure

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Viral diseases: Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood viral illness that typically causes mild symptoms. It is most often caused by strains of the Coxsackie virus. The name comes from the characteristic blister-like rash seen on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth. Although HFMD is common globally, Canadian pediatric care providers see

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