Scapula Control

Shoulder Positioning During Exercise: How to Stop Shrugging Your Shoulders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ1wEiR6Qcs&feature=youtu.be Many people unknowingly lift or shrug their shoulders towards their ears during exercise, particularly during upper body strengthening movements. Over time, this can contribute to increased tension through the neck and shoulders and may lead to discomfort, stiffness or poor movement mechanics. A common … Read more

Core & Flexibility

Core Strength and Flexibility Challenges: Why Controlled Movement Matters https://youtu.be/O-bTH9csK9w Core strength and flexibility are important foundations for healthy movement, balance and overall physical performance. Social media fitness challenges often highlight exercises that combine mobility, balance and body control, however it is important to approach these movements safely and within your own physical capabilities. Advanced … Read more

Calf Strengthening

Calf Strengthening for Runners: Helping Prevent Achilles and Foot Injuries https://youtu.be/KI0CkvzMnsI As winter sports and running-based training begin to increase during pre-season, many people also experience a rise in lower leg injuries such as calf strains, Achilles tendon pain and plantar fascia irritation. One of the best ways to help prepare the body for increased … Read more

Bow and Arrow Stretch

Desk Posture and Chest Tightness: A Simple Stretch for Office Workers https://youtu.be/Sm8w0xHPJro After returning to work or spending long hours sitting at a desk, many people begin to notice increased tightness through the chest, upper back and shoulders. Prolonged sitting and forward-leaning posture can cause the muscles at the front of the chest to become … Read more

Quadricep Tendinitis

Quadriceps Tendinopathy: Using Decline Squats to Strengthen the Knee Tendon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6LUMBxwN9I Quadriceps tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that affects the tendon connecting the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh to the top of the kneecap. This condition often causes pain around the upper part of the kneecap, particularly during activities such as … Read more

How to Prevent Back Stiffness

Waking Up With Lower Back Pain? Your Sleeping Position Could Be Contributing https://youtu.be/qAjQhn0pkCY Many people experience lower back pain or stiffness first thing in the morning, only to find that symptoms gradually improve as they start moving throughout the day. While there can be many causes of morning back pain, one contributing factor may be … Read more

Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow: Early Treatment Can Make a Big Difference https://youtu.be/0341NB3Os74 Tennis elbow is a common overuse injury that affects the tendons and muscles on the outside of the elbow and forearm. Despite its name, tennis elbow is not limited to tennis players. It frequently affects people whose work or hobbies involve repetitive gripping, lifting, carrying … Read more

Eye Massage

Eye Strain From Screens: Simple Self-Massage Techniques for Relief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUf8UcPIFyw With many people spending hours each day using computers, phones and other digital devices, eye strain has become an increasingly common complaint. Symptoms may include tired eyes, headaches, tension around the forehead, difficulty focusing and a general feeling of fatigue after prolonged screen use. One … Read more

Deadbugs!

Dead Bug Exercise: A Simple Core Exercise for Strength and Stability https://youtu.be/WKEwpXnubgU Core strength plays an important role in supporting the spine, improving posture and helping the body move efficiently during everyday activities, exercise and sport. One of the most effective beginner-to-intermediate core exercises is the Dead Bug, a movement that challenges the abdominal muscles … Read more

Groin Strain

Groin Strain Repetitive Groin Pain/Strains? Get into this (p)rehab exercise before the season starts to stay on the park this season!!! https://youtu.be/wRczTseMGEM Click Here for a FREE Physio Assessment