CMS Education Articles

3 Foam roller exercises you didn’t know you needed to be doing!

Along with rolling/massaging those pressure points, or knots, you can use a foam roller to perform mobility exercises. I bet you didn’t realize that! Having poor mobility is another reason you may experience tightness or soreness after exercise or day to day activities. Since the vast majority of people sit most of their day, either at a computer for work and then in front of the TV at home, it is VERY important to work on staying mobile. Sitting for long periods of time causes your shoulders to round forward, hips flexors become shortened and tightened, and glutes and hamstrings get weaker from lack of use. Holding a static position like sitting for long periods of time causes your muscles to lose their function and will increase the likelihood of you experiencing aches and pains, it even increases your likelihood of injuries. Using a foam roller to perform simple mobility exercises and self-massage on a regular basis, a couple times a week, can help you move and feel better!

Whether you lift weights, run, bike, or even sit at a desk all day at work, using a foam roller should be a part of your exercise routine. Grab your foam roller and add these 3 exercises to your exercise routine to start feeling better!

A Refresher on Mask Types, Rating, and Proper Usage

I can’t say that I love wearing face masks.  Although, I have found that it keeps my face nice and warm’ now that the weather has dipped below freezing.  This article is being written amidst another lockdown with rising Covid-19 cases.  And much of the daily news is once again dedicated to the topic.  One such topic that seems to be gaining momentum is the idea of Covid-19 transmitting as an aerosol (CBC article linked here).  Not to mention that here in Ottawa, we have been asked to wear masks outdoors “as much as possible” as well (CBC article linked here).  Given the current situation, I thought it might be valuable to review some of the information that differentiates medical masks.

3 Must-Know Exercises for Your Home Workout Routine

Hello, and welcome to the New Year! You survived the holidays, and if you’re anything like me you passed your holiday vacation by drinking, eating, and sitting around...A LOT! Now that you are back to your regular routine, you’re probably thinking you need to start making healthier choices and exercising again. Well, lucky for you I am here today to show some easy and effective exercises that will help kick off the new year in a healthy and positive way!

While I am not here to create a full workout routine for you. I do have a few fun exercises that you can be done using a powerhouse exercise equipment: Resistance Bands!!

Honest talk about SoClean and Lumin Sanitization Machines

There has been so much controversy out there regarding these sanitization machines.  They are great units to help sanitize your CPAP equipment.  The biggest misconception that people have is they consider these machines as “cleaners”.  When in reality they are really not cleaners, but sanitizers.  One should still clean their equipment and then use one of these machines to sanitize their equipment afterwards.  These sanitation machines are not built like a dishwasher, where the machine washes away any dirt and grime that has built up and then sanitizes at the end of the cleaning cycle.  Part of having a CPAP machine involves routine cleaning, and if one does not do this on a regular basis you could possibly be harming your health rather than improving it.

A Simple Device to your Life and Breathing much Easier

Not to worry, we have a solution for this.  It is called an Aerochamber or Spacer.  Many people who use a Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI), or commonly known as “puffers”, have a difficult time coordinating the actuation and breathing simultaneously.  Often, they end up spraying the medication on their tongue, cheeks or the back of their throat, resulting in fewer particles inhaled.