Back and Hip Stability with Core control. Back stretch.

Here at Eglinton Physiotherapy, we offer an extensive amount of services that will aid you on your wellness journey ! Click the article to find multi modal targeted approaches that can be included in your treatment plan.

Eglinton Physiotherapy’s leading Physiotherapist Andra works with a client to demonstrate simple and effective shoulder exercises that can be done from home!

Eglinton Physiotherapy would like to share with you:
Lower back, CORE and Pelvic Health.

Our leading Physiotherapist Andra demonstrates how to use an exercise ball for gluteal activation, increased core and back stability as well as pelvic floor muscle training.

In this article, our Leading Physiotherapist Andra, demonstrates quick and easy exercises to help maintain shoulder health and mobility.

Here at Eglinton Physiotherapy we love to share tips on how to reduce pain and build strength! In this particular article, we have included 7 ways to reduce chronic back pain, and gain strength.

Here at Eglinton Physiotherapy, we are pleased to share tips and tricks on how to set up your home office or workspace ergonomically! Scroll through this article to learn about some of the great benefits associated with implementing ergonomics in to your daily work life.

Imagine; You are standing tall, feeling no tension around the shoulders and upper back, the neck can move freely you know you are in good harmony among your muscle groups and spine. Headaches are a thing of the past and there is no difficulty staying focused on your work.
The opposite of this is called Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) and it is very common.

Let's face it, us moms are overworked, tired and stressed out!

We are too busy taking care of other people and forget to take care of ourselves... often leading to injuries.

We are going to lead up to Mother's Day with 3-Step injury prevention tips to help you continue to be the strong woman you need to be for yourself and for your family!

First we covered PELVIC, NECK and SHOULDER injury prevention. Next up is RUNNING injury prevention! See below to learn more!

The weather is getting nicer! This means it’s time to get outside and get active.
Running is not only good for your health, it’s fun! Keep in mind if you are a novice or an experienced athlete performance improvements and prevention of running injuries is of uttermost importance.
You should perform calisthenics, followed by a light jog to get a feel for your body form, breathing pattern, and explore any tension you might be carrying on your shoulders and legs.
The big question is – “When shall one stretch, Before or After jogging? “

At some point in our lives, most of us will develop lower back problems. Your spine is the passive support chain that supports your entire body. To improve the active support, you need to approach it from the inside out! Consider engaging your CORE muscles to help decrease loading of your back.

A good place to start is by using your breath!

When performing the Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) ensure you are always engaging your Core. The connection with the deep Core layers such as Transversus Abdominals (TrA) muscle should be taking place simultaneously with your breath. When breathing out engage your TrA muscle by gently engaging your abdominals.

What’s the Ideal Sitting Posture? The ideal seating position for a good posture should be one that works for you, your body type and body mechanics including workload!

When you experience Lower Back Pain, Pelvic Health Problems or dealing with Diastasis Recti after pregnancy or just wanted to Return to Sports which all have in common Low Connectivity with the Deep Core Stability System, Know that we can help you!

Last Sunday, I ran my first race. I’ve been running for eleven years (and are my legs ever tired!) but I’ve never run any kind of a race before. Mainly because I’ve just never been much of a one for races.

A recent article published in the “Physiotherapy Canada” summer edition 2020 brings to light the LACK of foundation and evidence for performing repetitive Kegel exercises as appropriate treatment for all pelvic conditions.

Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects both men and women.

According to the Canadian Continence Foundation, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 9 men experience incontinence at some point in their lives.

Are you waking up in the morning with sore shoulders and an achy lower back? Side lying is the best position for avoiding morning aches and pains.

If you’re ready to wake up refreshed, consider the following: