Down Syndrome Exercise and Nutrition Home » Client Stories What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic chromosomal disorder that causes intellectual and developmental delays, and physical complications including an increased risk of heart disease, hypotonia,...
Getting to know Active Ability’s practice manager, Bianca Semaan We wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know Active Ability’s energetic, cheerful and very funny practice manager Bianca Semaan, so we’ve asked her a couple of questions. ...
Rethinking ‘Exercises for Disabled Adults’ Doctors and other health professionals (like our exercise physiologists here at Active Ability) often recommend that people with disability find ways to incorporate more physical activity into their everyday...
Healthy diets versus fad diets for people with a disability On May 6, International No Diet Day is all about combating food stigma, body image issues and inappropriate dieting. Here at Active Ability, we’re firmly against unrealistic body image expectations and fad...
When should I refer to a physiotherapist for a mobility assessment? Getting a mobility assessment from a physiotherapist can make a huge difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Balance and mobility (walking) concerns are common amongst people with a wide...
