Aud-Moves-Physio

Hip Flexor Tune Up Challenge - Here are some new moves to make things extra spicey! Hip flexor strength is key for nailing foutte turns and holding a high developpe/leg extension that looks effortless. . . Take a little walk to warm up the hips and then aim for 10 reps of each exercise for 5 Rounds. Take breaks as needed. Let's gooo team!... . . ~The content of this page does not replace professional medical advice, it is for informational purposes only. Please seek out help from a licensed physiotherapist or medical professional before starting an exercise program~ See more

Hip Flexor Tune Up Lockdown Challenge You have spent the last few months building up those leg extensions, developpes, grand battements and foutte turns. Let's maintain that while we wait to get back to the barre and back to class. . 10- 15 Reps of Each Exercise 5 Rounds Do it Daily ... . . Want to join in? Share a pic or a video to your story, tag me and use #hipflexortuneup. . . ~The content of this page does not replace professional medical advice, it is for informational purposes only. Please seek out help from a licensed physiotherapist or medical professional before starting an exercise program~ See more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays . My Favourite Traditions Making ornaments at dance class, even as an adult :). .... Baking with mum . Spending hours making Christmas dinner and eating it in 20 minutes or less . After dinner presents . Receiving new ornaments for the tree. Thanks @ward4066 and @move.therapeutics :). . Having my other half drop in on christmas dinner with my family while on shift and letting us check out the lights and sirens on the cruiser. I also love putting together a cookie tin for his co-workers. . Celebrating Christmas not on Christmas with my number one #frontlineworker . . What are your favourite parts of Christmas? Anyone else have family members/partners having to work during the holidays? See more

Deep Squats - Do tight hips hold you back? Try these mobility moves to help get a deeper squat or a deeper plie. . . Deeper Plie = higher jumps, more powerful turns and velvety smooth floor work .... Aim for 30-40 reps each and hold for a few seconds. . . Like it. Try it. Share it with someone who would love it . . . ~The content of this page does not replace professional medical advice, it is for informational purposes only. Please seek out help from a licensed physiotherapist or medical professional before starting an exercise program~ See more

Why should you use toe spreaders? . The toes are designed to spread wide and grip the floor while walking, running, standing and dancing. Gripping wide helps to engage the small but mighty muscles in the arch of your foot. Stronger muscles = better force/impact transfers. This means more endurance for walking, better run times, less achiness with standing and better balance for dancers. . Spend some time walking, standing, sitting and doing heel raises/releves with your toe ...spreaders on. How does it feel? Try to think about spreading toes wide and gripping when you are not wearing toe spreaders. Side note: modern footwear and most dance shoes (hello pointe shoes) don't allow for much toe spreading action, definitely make sure that you spend time in bare feet and/or find shoes with a wide toe box to allow your toes to move freely. Having lots of variety in your foot movement and footwear can help to stave off foot pain and problems . . . Do you live in Ontario, Canada? You can book with me online or in person. I am offering free 20 minute consults so you can see if physiotherapy is the right fit for you. DM me for details . . . ~The content of this page does not replace professional medical advice, it is for informational purposes only. Please seek out help from a licensed physiotherapist or medical professional before starting an exercise program~

Pain is a signal for change . Dancing should challenge you but it shouldn't hurt. Pain is a complex subject and cannot be discussed all in one post. As a general rule of thumb, if you are experiencing pain something has got to change. You can't continue doing the same things over and over expecting to get results or to experience something different. . There are so many options when it comes to tackling pain. The list above is not exhaustive. If you don't know where to star...t, a physiotherapist can help. They are trained in figuring out what your body (and mind ) needs to start feeling and performing better. . Are you a dancer that lives in Ontario, Canada? You can book with me online or in person. I am offering free 20 minute consults so you can see if online or in person physiotherapy is the right fit for you. DM me for details . . . ~The content of this page does not replace professional medical advice, it is for informational purposes only. Please seek out help from a licensed physiotherapist or medical professional before starting an exercise program~ See more