pt Health - Central Scarborough Physiotherapy

🍂 Raking leaves doesn’t have to be a pain in the back! Here are easy tips on warming up and using safe techniques while clearing your yard this fall. Remember, a little prep goes a long way in preventing injuries! Learn more below! https://bit.ly/3ADuumI

This hip extension exercise is great for lengthening and opening up the front of the hip. The exercise is especially effective if you sit a lot, as sitting can cause tighter hip flexor muscles and weaker hamstrings.

Let's stretch!
1. Stand behind a chair and hold onto the back for stability.
2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
3. Maintain a straight line in your body and pull your right leg back as far as possible, keeping your leg straight and spine still.
4. Slowly return to the starting position.
5. Repeat and switch legs after 10 stretches.

🎃 Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃

Dealing with pain or injury doesn’t have to be scary – we can help!

We offer physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, and more.

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The hip abductors are important muscles, used to move your leg outwards, rotate your leg, and provide stability while standing and walking. Stretching and strengthening your hip abductor muscles help build stability and flexibility so you can move with ease and avoid injury.⁠
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1️⃣ Stand up straight with your legs shoulder distance apart and hold onto a chair or table for stability⁠
2️⃣ Keep your knees straight, toes pointed forward, and slowly kick out your leg to the side⁠
3️⃣ Return to the starting position⁠
4️⃣ Repeat and switch leg⁠
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Tip: Make sure to keep your upper body straight during the exercise.

🤔 Dealing with low back pain? Physiotherapy can help!

Did you know that over 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives?

Our clinicians work with you to create an individualized treatment plan while considering 4 main components:

✅ Posture correction to assess and address how you stand, sit, and walk to balance pressures placed on your back and hips throughout daily activities

✅ Manual therapy can help with muscles and joints that are stiff and tight to improve mobility and reduce undue strain on your back

✅ Movement activities or exercises customized to your condition, diagnosis and overall recovery goals are key to getting you back to your necessary and chosen activities

✅ Progressive strengthening exercises to help improve back and hip muscle strength, stability and coordination to restore function and prevent reoccurrence/re-injury

To book an appointment with a pt Health Physiotherapist, visit: https://bit.ly/40aLKdA

Seated clamshells are one of the most popular exercises prescribed by our clinicians.

This exercise is great for strengthening your legs, hips, glutes, and pelvis. Seated clamshells also help prevent injury and ease lower back tension by strengthening the core and lower back muscles.⁠
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Let’s give it a try! ⁠
1️⃣ Sit in a chair with your back straight and knees at a 45-degree angle while keeping your feet shoulder distance apart. ⁠
2️⃣ Place a resistance band around both legs above the knee cap. ⁠
3️⃣ Push the knees out as far as you can, then bring the knees slowly back to the center of the body.

Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people of all ages to overcome challenges that impact their ability to do the things that they want to do, need to do, or are expected to do in their daily lives.

How can an OT help you? Here are 4 surprising ways OT can help you! https://bit.ly/3Y7O3LN

Warm Thanksgiving wishes from pt Health! 🍂🍠 May your day be filled with the joy of loved ones and cherished moments. Take this time to relax, recharge, and reflect on what you're most thankful for. 🙏💙

Stress takes a toll on our bodies. Massage can help ease that stress by reducing muscle tension and helping you relax.

It’s also a great way to promote healing and speed up recovery time if you’ve been injured.

Make an appointment today and discover the mind/body benefits. https://bit.ly/3TYMNJJ

Looking for inspiration to help you get started on your fitness goals? It’s never too late. Here’s a friendly reminder that you don’t need fancy equipment to stay in shape. Keep reading to learn about five fun tips to help you stay active indoors!

5 fun ways to be active indoors - pt Health Looking for inspiration to help you get started on your fitness goals? Keep reading to learn about five fun tips to help you stay active indoors.

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🍁 This October, we're celebrating the amazing work of our Occupational Therapists (OTs) across the country!

From assisting with workplace well-being to mental health support, OTs empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Thank you to our OTs for their unwavering commitment to helping clients thrive and regain independence.

The calves are one of the most overused but overlooked muscles in the body. Tightness and discomfort in the calves are often the result of overuse. ⁠
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When the calves are too tight, it can lead to injuries including shin splints, calf pulls, and stress fractures. That's why it's important to stretch!⁠
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1. Stand facing a wall and place one foot in front of the other⁠
2. Place your hands on the wall at eye level⁠
3. Extend forward until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg⁠
4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds⁠
5. Repeat 2 to 4 times and then switch legs

🌟 3 tips to help improve your posture! 🌟

Maintaining good posture is essential for your overall health and well-being. Our Lifemark clinicians are here to help! Check out these simple tips to help you sit and stand taller.

3 tips that can help improve posture Spending time at a desk is often necessary, but it doesn’t have to lead to a stiff neck as long as you follow a few tips and take some time to add in a bit of movement to your day.

The vestibular system – it’s something most people have never heard of, we all rely on it heavily, and about a third of us will have problems with it at some point. But what exactly is vestibular rehabilitation? Learn more below!

What exactly is vestibular rehabilitation? - pt Health The vestibular system – it’s something most people have never heard of, we all rely on it heavily, and about a third of us will have problems with it at some point. This system consists of the organ in the inner ear which detects head position and movement, as well as the parts of the

🦩 Balance Awareness Week is here! 🦩

➡️ pt Health is proud to join the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)'s annual from September 15-21 in support of vestibular patients on their path to regaining their balance.

🦩🦩🦩 Drop your flamingoes in the comments to kick-off Balance Awareness Week!

As many as one-third of older adults fall at least once a year. These falls often have unfortunate consequences, like fractures or head injuries, increased burden on caregivers, and higher healthcare costs. Try these two simple tests to evaluate your risk of falling.

Two simple tests you can try to evaluate your risk of falling As many as one-third of older adults fall at least once a year. The fear of falling again can make people restrict their activities, but the resulting deconditioning may actually increase fall risk. Try these two simple tests to evaluate your risk of falling.

It's time to warm up and get the muscles into exercise mode. Try some stair jumps!⁠
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1. Set up your equipment or use the bottom of the stairs.⁠
2. Start by standing up straight with your knees slightly bent and lift your heels so that you're standing on your toes.⁠
3. Jump up onto the step/stair.⁠
4. Step down and repeat.

We’ve all heard the loud pop or cracks that can come with a full knee bend, whether it’s in yoga class, at the gym, or just stooping down to pick something up.

Should it be taken seriously? Learn more below.

Is This Serious? Why Do my Knees Crack? We’ve all heard the loud pop or cracks that can come with a full knee bend. If it happens a lot you want to know: is this serious?

As we begin to see some restrictions lifted, pt Health is actively working on expanding the number of clinics available for in-person care, including our clinic!

In accordance with public health guidance, we are making numerous changes to how our clinic operates and have implemented enhanced measures to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff.

That’s why we have implemented the S.A.F.E.R. approach, designed to allow our team to safely deliver the best possible care for you. We encourage you to read about the S.A.F.E.R. approach here: https://bit.ly/2LEcJH1

**Please note that these enhanced measures include limiting the number of patients we see in the clinic, based on space and ability to maintain physical distancing. Our clinicians also continue to provide a range of services through virtual care.**

As we begin to see some restrictions lifted, pt Health is actively working on expanding the number of clinics available for in-person care, including our clinic!

In accordance with public health guidance, we are making numerous changes to how our clinic operates and have implemented enhanced measures to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff.

That’s why we have implemented the S.A.F.E.R. approach, designed to allow our team to safely deliver the best possible care for you.

We encourage you to read about the S.A.F.E.R. approach: https://bit.ly/2yQfOki

To book an appointment at our re-opened clinic, give us a call. We can’t wait to see you again and help you get well and stay well!

Hadi Tabibi, Clinic Team Manager and Physiotherapist at Central Scarborough Physiotherapy, has been offering virtual physiotherapy for the past few weeks.

In a Virtual Care Spotlight, Hadi shares his experience and insights with us!

Learn more about Hadi's experiences and find out how virtual physiotherapy can help you! https://bit.ly/2yhxoxd

Virtual Physiotherapy Spotlight: Hadi Tabibi Hadi Tabibi, physiotherapist at Central Scarborough Physiotherapy and Main and Gerrard Physiotherapy, shares his experience using a virtual physiotherapy model so far.

We now offer Virtual Care! This will allow you to continue your rehabilitative treatment, while staying in the comfort of your own home. This is a great alternative to continue your rehabilitation while practicing social distancing and self-isolating, when deemed appropriate and safe by your clinician. To learn more or to book an appointment call: 1-888-314-2726 or visit: https://bit.ly/3bDwGsu

pt Health now offers Virtual Care Are you looking to continue your physiotherapy and rehabilitative treatment while practice social distancing? pt Health now offers Virtual Care!

Do you want to be more active, but not sure what activities are ok for your hip / knee arthritis? You have lots of options! See here http://bit.ly/2Dq0yd2 Got questions? We can help! 💪😉

Achy joints? Don't pass on exercise. Embrace it! Just 10 minutes of low-impact activity daily can improve cardio-fitness, overall strength and range of motion.

Walking can boost your creativity. Who knew? 🤸‍♂️ It can also benefit your brain, heart, and bones, as well as your memory, mood, health, longevity, and weight. 💪 Not sure if walking is for you? Ask us, we can help 😉 http://bit.ly/2UeBIY9

Snow storm? No problem! Follow these tips to prevent an injury: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/prevent-snow-shoveling-and-snowblowing-injuries/

Exercises can remodel your heart! ( link: http://bit.ly/exerciseremodelsheart )

Listen to this interesting podcast about the effects of exercise on health, and how resistive training may be better cardio exercises alone.

Want to be more active in 2019? We can help ☺️

Exercise Actually Remodels Your Heart Weightlifter's hearts are built differently than those of marathon runners—but both activities seem to be beneficial to your long-term health.

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Kickstart your New Year's Resolutions with Physiotherapy The turning of a new year symbolizes the turning of a new leaf for many of us, a chance to shed bad habits and start fresh. With a new year, we hope to see a new us. So what are the most common New Year's Resolutions? Well, according to a 2017 survey, one-third of Canadians want to improve their fit...

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Physiotherapists can provide an exercise program to help maintain strength and balance, keeping seniors in their homes and as active members of their community.

It's the start of a , which means new opportunities! Have you ever thought about owning your own ? Learn more about the ways we can help you start your clinic and starting brining in clients of your own. http://ow.ly/q2NX30nb4Xu

The winter break is over and the kids have started to head back to school but is their backpack too heavy? http://ow.ly/IGEH30n4XfX

Myth or Fact: Is a Heavy Backpack Bad for You? Is carrying a heavy backpack bad for you? Find out if your backpack is the cause of numb tingling fingers and arms and how to treat your symptoms.

New Year, New You! If your New Year's resolution is to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself, the first step is investing in the right pair of http://ow.ly/jwZ530n4C4f

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes For You This physiotherapist approved guide will show you how to choose the right shoes for you if you overpronate when you walk.

We haven't been hit by any big yet but they are coming! Here are a few ways to help you stay safe this

Stay Safe This Winter It's that time of year again. As Canadians, we're no strangers to winter and the hazards that come along with it. After all, we experience winter for almost half the year. While it's a time to get cozy in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy winter activities like sledding and ski...

Happy New Year! Best Wishes for 2019!

A is a great way to enjoy a little time for yourself and it helps to improve your overall wellbeing - book in for a massage with one of our RMTs. Visit our website to find a clinic near you.

Happy Holidays!!

Did you hear the good news?!?!
pt Health is the first physiotherapy provider officially certified as a Great Place to Work and we have been named on the 2018 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women. We are excited and honoured to be named on this list and will continue to work towards gender equality and the advancement and success of women. http://ow.ly/8l0j30mRt5K

Still searching for that ? Give the Gift of and !
What better way to show you care than by giving them a product or service of their choosing. Visit our clinic today to purchase a reloadable with a value of $10 - $200

Ever wondered what the difference before drugstore and custom is? Take a read/watch through this interview with one our to learn more http://ow.ly/EbkO30n0Sqc

We Asked a Physiotherapist to Compare Drugstore vs. Custom Orthotics Not sure if custom orthotics are really worth it? pt Health physiotherapist Paul Love, who has been practicing for 27 years, explains the difference between drugstore orthotics (also called over-the-counter or off-the-shelf orthotics, Dr. Scholl's, or shoe inserts) and custom-made orthotics. Orthoti...

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