Energy Sports Medicine and Wellness Centre

A huge congratulations goes out to both Ashley Lynch and Gabrielle Black who competed at the Gymnastics National Championships in Gatineau, Que last weekend.
We are so thrilled for Ashley who is the level 9 (15+) NATIONAL CHAMPION!! 🎉
And equally as amazed by Gabby who is a member of team canada and placed 6th ALL AROUND, with silver on vault, 4th on floor, 8th on beam & 11th on bars. Fantastic results for a first year senior and the only first year senior in the top 13!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Your hard work and dedication has paid off and we are all so very proud of you. ❤️

Good luck to Gabrielle Black as she competes at the Olympic Trials for gymnastics this weekend in Gatineau, Quebec! We are cheering you on from here Gabby. You’ve got this! We are so proud of you.🎉

We are so thrilled for you Megan!! Your hard work is paying off.
We will be cheering you on! 🎉🎉

OAK Olympic Trials Team - in the upcoming weeks we are going to celebrate our Trials qualifiers 🎉 Megan is going to race in 4 events! Go Megan, Go OAK! 🥳

Last Minute Massage
Today @ 2:30
Call to book 905-336-3340

We have some openings tomorrow for massage or athletic therapy!
Take a look online at www.energysportsmed.ca or
Call 905-336-3340 😁

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year!! May this year bring health, happiness and success to you all.

From our families to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with love, peace, joy and happiness. 🎄❤️🎁

The holiday season can be busy. Take a deep breath and make time for your own wellness as you think ahead to the new year.

Our team of registered massage therapists, physios, athletic therapists, chiro, and pedorthist will be here to help if you need it 💆🏻💪🏾👣

Three last minute openings for massage!
Tomorrow at 8, 9, or 11 am.
Call 905-336-3340 to book.

Last minute one hour massage cancellation at 1:15 tomorrow! Call the clinic at 995-336-3340 or book online.

Remembering all those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom.

We all have our lists of those near to us that served. Get their names out, think of them often and never, for as long as you live, forget them.

We owe them so much ❤️❤️

Happy Halloween from Taylor swift and the gang 😂🎃👻

Wow!!! Thank you so much to our community for nominating us in the “Best Massages” category! ❤️❤️

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From our families and loved ones to yours. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁❤️

Here are step by step instructions on how to get up off the floor if you unfortunately find yourself there.
Just remember that if you are experiencing chest pain, dizziness, or significant pain, please call for help if you can do so.
These steps can also be practiced in case you fall but make sure there is someone close to supervise.
Knowing how is half the battle!

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Let us please remember and recognize the systemic racism and abuse suffered by Indigenous Peoples throughout history.
Today and everyday we must recognize, remember and try to reconcile. 🧡🪶🙏

It is that time of year for the Gift of Giving Back
We will be helping the Burlington Barracudas U15AA hockey team collect non-perishable food items to donate.
These items go to assist the Salvation Army, Food for Life. Burlington Food Bank, Carpenter Hospice, Halton Woman’s Place, and the Compassion Society.
Please stop by the clinic to donate or pick up a bag to fill and return by November 10th!
Thank you so much for your help ❤️🙏

Today we remember Rowan Stringer and her impact on Ontario’s concussion safety law. Join us in promoting safer play and ensuring that athletes have the information they need to stay safe during activity.

Rowan Stringer was a high school rugby player in Ontario, Canada who aspired to become a nurse. Tragically, Rowan passed away from Second Impact Syndrome at the age of 17 in 2013 after suffering multiple concussions within the same week without informing parents or coaches. Four days prior to her final injury, Rowan was tackled and landed on her head and neck. After Rowan passed away, her family donated her brain to research at the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank. Her legacy lives on today through Rowan’s Law, which mandates annual concussion education for athletes, parents, coaches, and team officials in Ontario.

Find resources here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

🟪Today, on , the OWHA remembers Rowan Stringer's impact on Ontario’s concussion safety law. Join us in promoting safer play and ensuring that athletes have the information they need to stay safe on the field. 🟪

Find resources here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

Very proud of one of our athletes for placing this week in every class of her riding competitions!

Danika came to us in August motivated to get back on the saddle after a knee injury. So happy to see her dedication to her sport and her rehab pay off!

What an amazing weekend for Canadian athletes!! 🇨🇦🎉

Weekend Roundup: Canada wins first men's FIBA Basketball World Cup medal It was a weekend to remember for Team Canada fans, with historic performances in basketball and tennis, Olympic qualification in rowing, and more.

Back to School: Stretches 🧘🏽‍♀️🤸🏻‍♂️

Stretches can be a valuable tool to ensure you minimize the effects of sitting all day. Here are a few helpful stretches to try to implement.

Neck Stretch (traps): Begin by retracting your head back into a chin tuck position. Next, gently pull your head towards the opposite side with the help of your other arm. Hold this for approximately 30 seconds.

Chest stretch: Sit at the front of your chair with your feet flat. Sit up straight and interlock the fingers with both hands behind your back. Slowly straighten your elbow, roll your shoulders back, and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Do not arch your back. Hold for 30 seconds.

Hip flexor: While standing, place your foot on a chair. Then, bend your knee to stretch the front of the thigh on the leg that is on the ground.

Hamstring: Sit near the front edge of a chair. Rest your heel on the floor with your knee straight and gently lean forward until a stretch is felt behind your knee/thigh. Maintain a straight spine the entire time.

Back to School: Desk Posture 📝💻🪑

Depending on the age, children may have to sit for fairly long periods of time durings school hours or to complete homework after school. Here are some simple rules to follow when sitting:

1. Teach them the 90-90-90 rule. When sitting, you should have an 90 degree angle at your hips, knees and ankles.
2. Ensure feet are flat on the floor or have support.
3. Make sure the table they are working at isn’t more than 1-2” above their elbows when
they are bent.
4. Try to remind them to sit with improved posture when able. It will allow them to slowly
strengthen their postural muscles and allow this to become a good habit.
5. Encourage them to stand up and move around on their breaks

SCHOOL IS BACK! 📚✂️🖍️

School is about to begin... which often means children transition from the freedom of running and jumping all summer to sitting for longer periods and wearing heavy backpacks. With this change, there is often an increase in postural dysfunctions. This week, we will be focussing on some simple things all ages can do to improve posture.

Stay tuned each day this week for tips!

Congratulations to Sue Humphries and her team for winning GOLD for Canada in the outrigger world distance championship in the 75+ category in Samoa! You never cease to amaze us Sue! We are thrilled and so extremely proud of you. Way to go!!! ❤️🎉🚣

Athlete Spotlight 🤸🏻‍♀️✨

So excited to see one of our wonderful gymnasts Ella move to San Jose this year! We are so proud of her and everything she has accomplished in her sport this far 🥹

"I can’t wait to start competing for SJSU and begin my degree in biology! It’s been a long road to get to where I am today, and I wouldn’t have done it without the support from Energy Sports Medicine!"

Some tips and tricks to help prevent or lessen back and neck discomfort while traveling.

Motion is lotion for your body!
It is really important to move often while traveling to help and prevent pain and stiffness… especially in the back.

- Use the 30 minute rule. If you are sitting or standing for 30 minutes, change position. Even if it is only a brief change, it can help prevent back pain.

- Take regular stretch breaks. If driving… stop every 60-90 minutes to get out and walk around while traveling by car, or get out of your plane seat and walk the aisle.

- Do simple exercises while seated to help keep your back from getting stiff. You can do some pelvic tilts while sitting on a plane or in the car to mimic the sit-to-stand motion.

-When you’re spending a long time in a car or plane… Use a rolled up towel or sweatshirt, to create a lumbar roll to give your back the proper support it needs for a long trip. Place the object just below the small of your back, above your hips.

- When you’re sleeping in a car or plane… Use a neck pillow. Having a neck pillow will keep your spine in better alignment. And that will decrease the stress that resting in an upright position can put on your neck. If you don’t have a neck pillow, roll up a towel, sweatshirt or small blanket and wrap it around your neck.

- When you’re standing in lines… Keep your weight equal between both feet, or shift your weight back and forth. You can also try propping a foot up on a bag or curb to decrease the stress to your spine.

HAPPY TRAVELS!! ✈️🚙

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Megan Donnelly has qualified for the swimming Olympic trials in the 1500m Free. We are over the moon proud of you Megan and thank you for trusting us with all your movement needs. We will always be here to help you compete at your best. Good luck with your training and all your meets coming up. 🏊🏻‍♀️🎉🥇

Postural Tips For Cyclists!
1. Relax your shoulders - lowering your shoulders will free your head, making it easier to turn and look over your shoulder.
2. Bend your elbows - a relaxed bent elbow position will allow your arms to act as a suspension.
3. Maintain a straight line from your elbows through to your fingers on the brakes. This may also help with hands going numb.
4. Maintain a neutral spine - fairly straight line from your hips to your shoulders.
5. Knee should track over the ball of your foot on the pedal. Knees should never be bowing out and caving in. 🚵🚴

Congrats to our very own Callum Reynolds!!! Callum worked at the clinic last summer and just graduated today with an honours degree in biomedical science from Brock University.
We wish you the best of luck in Nursing! ❤️🎉