Aurora Prime Physiotherapy
372 Hollandview Trail, Unit 107 L4G 0A5 Aurora, ON, Canada

We are pleased to let you all know that we have been given the go-ahead by our College and provincial government to resume in-person appointments. But do not worry. We assure you, a great amount of preparation has gone into keeping everyone safe. The measures put in place are in accordance with the Ontario government and will include (but are not limited to) the following: All patients and staff will be screened prior to entering the clinic. This will include the completion... of a screening questionnaire. If you screen positive, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment. All patients and staff will be required to wear a mask at all times. Staff will be wearing the appropriate PPE. There will be increased time between appointments to allow for thorough sanitization. Physical distancing measures will be in place. There will be markers inside the clinic, and we will be utilizing a parking lot waiting room system where you will be notified when to come into the clinic. Payment and appointment booking will be contactless. You will be encouraged to email or phone us to book your appointments from home and we will ask for you to set up with a credit card on file for billing purposes. Receipts will be emailed. If you want to learn more about how we are keeping everyone safe in these delicate times, we have set up a page on our website to provide you with everything you might need to know: auroraprime.ca/covid Or, if you feel like it, you can always call us at (905) 726-2252 or e-mail at [email protected] so we can answer any more questions you may have. We'd also like to thank you all for your understanding and continued support during the last few months

It’s Fall Prevention Month!!! We’re reaching the end of the month now, but this is a crucial issue that has a big impact all throughout the year, especially during the icy season we’re getting into now. We have to make sure we maintain our awareness levels high going into December and beyond! Most of us take our sense of balance for granted because we really don't ever have to think about it until something goes wrong.... Normally, our inner ear, joints and muscles, and eyes are providing our brain with ongoing information about our body awareness and our sense of balance. Many patients who are suffering from a vestibular disorder frequently have a distorted sense of space. The sudden dizziness and vertigo can be so frightening that panic and anxiety often set in. The fear of losing control, the fear of falling, the fear of a life-threatening condition are all things they’re battling within their heads. However, despite the paralyzing fears, anxiety, and panic that come with dizziness and vertigo, there are several anxiety management strategies for vestibular conditions. These include: Gentle exercise; Mindfulness meditation; Journaling; Quality sleep; Relaxation techniques; Better planning strategies. Don’t attempt all of these strategies at once, trial with one at a time. Build the habit of that activity into your week, and tackle another management strategy. - Peter Teloniatis (M.Sc. PT, B.Sc. Kin., V.R.T.) If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page). Our Registered Physiotherapists can specifically assess your needs and create an exercise program to help you achieve your goals. . . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy #physiotherapygoals #healthgoals #fallpreventionmonth #fallprevention #fearoffalling #dizziness #dizzinessrelief #vertigo #vestibularcondition #vertigosucks #senseofbalance #innerear #vestibulartherapy See more

November is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month in Canada. Osteoporosis, also known as The Silent Thief, is a disease that may lead to bone fracture due to low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. It can affect people at any age but it is more commonly found in those who are 50+. Bone fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attacks, strokes and breast cancer combined. ... Here are some things you can do to improve your bone health: Stay active Follow a nutritious diet Avoid alcohol and tobacco Consult your primary care physician On November 6, supporters wore purple to raise awareness and show support to the 2 million Canadians affected by this disease. To learn more about osteoporosis, visit https://osteoporosis.ca If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page). Our Registered Physiotherapists can specifically assess your needs and create an exercise program to help you achieve your goals. . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy #physiotherapygoals #healthgoals #purpleproud #osteoporosisprevention #osteoporosisawareness #osteoporosismonth #osteoporosisday #osteoporosis #bonehealth See more

In light of recent developments in Ontario, we wanted to let you all know that we are still open. Our staff is here to help you achieve your goals. We will continue with our covid protocols because your safety is the highest priority. See details on auroraprime.ca/covid or on our recent COVID-19 Guidelines post. If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on ...our page). . . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy #physiotherapygoals #healthgoals #pelvicfloorphysio #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloortherapy #physiotherapyontario #physiotherapycanada #physiotherapytoronto #vestibulartherapy #orthophysio #orthopedicphysiotherapy #sportsrehabilitation #sportsphysiotherapy #sportsphysicaltherapy See more

So much of our time is spent on personal electronic devices...but how often do you monitor your posture while using them? "Texter's neck" occurs when sustaining poor postures while using devices such as cell phones and tablets Researchers at a University in Queensland, Australia were able to demonstrate bony horn-like projections at the base of the skull in younger subjects. They hypothesized that these bony growths were in response to excessive strain on... the skull from the pull of muscles and ligaments due to the increased forward tilt of the head while using electronic devices. It can commonly result in: Neck pain Headaches Upper back pain Paresthesia in the hands/arms A large amount of strain is placed on the joints and muscles of your neck and upper back when you allow your head to lean ahead of your body. Ideally, you want to keep your ears lined up with your shoulders. This may necessitate you elevating your hand held device or maintaining a good neck position by performing a chin tuck prior to looking down. At Aurora Prime Physiotherapy our Registered Physiotherapists can assess your posture and provide specific exercises and education to address your needs. - Heather Ritchie (M.Sc. PT, B.Sc. Kin., Dip. Manip. PT, FCAMPT). If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page). See more

Continuing with the theme of our recent post on the medial longitudinal arch, today we’ll explain a bit more about the Decreased Medial Longitudinal Arch Height... also known as flat feet Flat feet can contribute to a number of orthopaedic conditions including: Plantar fasciitis Tibialis posterior... Tendonopathy Knee pain Hip pain Muscular imbalances around the hip such as weakness in the gluteus medius or tension in the tensor fascia latae (highlighted in our past posts) can accentuate a dropped medial longitudinal arch. This dysfunction may be more apparent on gait analysis and can contribute to over-pronation. Mid-foot joint mobility can also affect your medial longitudinal arch. It is important that you consult a Registered Physiotherapist to evaluate your feet in a static non-weight bearing position as well as in more dynamic situations to better understand what is contributing to your flat feet. Contact us at Aurora Prime Physiotherapy to book your assessment, and we can help you identify the root cause of your issue. In our next post we’ll go over some exercises that can target muscles to help support your arch! - Heather Ritchie (M.Sc. PT, B.Sc. Kin., Dip. Manip. PT, FCAMPT). If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page). . . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #auroraontario #flatfeet #flatfeetproblems #flatfeetworkout #mediallongitudinalarch #feetpain #footpainrelief #flatfoot #flatfooted #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy #physiotherapygoals #healthgoals See more

At Aurora Prime Physiotherapy we are proud of our ongoing commitment in providing a safe environment for our clients and staff. We realize these are challenging times, and COVID-19 has necessitated some changes. Here are some of the things that we have implemented to ensure our clients feel safe and comfortable: No waiting room Call us from your car and we will bring you in directly to your treatment area when we are ready for you;... Active covid screening questionnaires prior to your appointment; Hand sanitizer in every point of care; Your treatment area is disinfected before and after your treatment; Socially distanced treatment areas; The staff are wearing appropriate PPE and all clients are required to wear a mask; Contactless payment options; Virtual telerehabilitation appointments. If you have any questions or concerns surrounding our protocols, our staff will be more than happy to discuss them with you. While some things have changed and we may look a little different... the treatment and care you receive at Aurora Prime Physiotherapy continues to remain at the high standards we have always been used to. That won't change! - Heather Ritchie (M.Sc. PT, B.Sc. Kin., Dip. Manip. PT, FCAMPT). If you have any other questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page). Our Registered Physiotherapists can specifically assess your needs and create an exercise program to help you achieve your goals. . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapyclinic #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy #physiotherapygoals #healthgoals #covidguidelines #covid19canada #covidcanada #covidontario #covid19ontario See more

What do you want to learn about? It could be anything related to physiotherapy You decide! We have lots of great content prepared for you guys, but the truth is that it never hurts to ask your audience what they want to see. That way we can make sure to always be on the same page as you Do you want more exercise videos? Which kinds? Ortho? Vestibular? Do you want more pelvic floor content? More pregnancy-related content? More mindfulness and well-being posts? Exercis...es for the lower back? For the knees? Or maybe you’d like to see a little glimpse into the clinic or more pictures of the team? It’s your call! There are so many options! If you’re don’t feel like answering in public, that is also okay! You can always contact us through the DMs If you have any questions (about some discomfort, pain, or condition, for example), please comment down below, send us a DM, or book an in-person or a tele-rehabilitation assessment by contacting us (info on our page @AuroraPrimePhysiotherapy ). Our Registered Physiotherapists can specifically assess your needs and create an exercise program to help you achieve your goals. See more

Did you know dry needling is different from acupuncture? Dry needling treats muscle pain by inserting the needle into trigger points. Trigger points are persistent taught bands of muscle that can cause pain locally and to distant parts of the body. Goals of dry needling include:... Decreased pain; Improved biomechanical function; Increased strength and flexibility of the affected muscle. Your Physiotherapist has received special training to safely perform this technique and may suggest integrating it into your therapy. Contact us for an assessment to see if dry needling may be appropriate for you! - by Heather Ritchie. If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or set up an appointment by contacting us (info on our page). We are here to help you achieve your goals! Remember to follow us at @AuroraPrimePhysiotherapy for more content like this! See more

Breathwork has been a huge movement in the health & wellness world lately. And for good reason! Did you know that breath is an amazing way to tap into our autonomic nervous system and have more control over that fight or flight system and promote the rest and digest system? In other words, one way we can use our breath is to help us reduce stress and decrease any anxious energy that we might be feeling. ... Even better, it's a tool you have with you wherever you go! So if you are looking for an in-the-moment hack to try to reduce some stress, one great breathing technique to try out is called Box Breathing How it works: 1 Breathe in through your nose and deep into your belly for a count of 4 seconds; 2 At the end of your inhale, hold your breath for a count of 4 seconds; 3 Then breathe out of your mouth for a count of 4 seconds; 4 At the end of your exhale, hold your breath for a count of 4 seconds; And repeat 3 times. If you feel dizzy at all, spend some time breathing normally and then decrease how long you hold your breath when you try again. Try it out and see how your energy changes! - by Melissa Reinders ( @MissMakingLemonade ), who is also one of our physiotherapists at our clinic. If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM, or set up an appointment by contacting us (info on our page). We are here to help you achieve your goals! Remember to follow us at @AuroraPrimePhysiotherapy for more content like this! . . . . . #physiotherapy #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #boxbreathing #breathingexercises #breathingtechniques #consciousbreathing #newmarketontario #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy See more

Quite often women will ask me when is it a good time to start post-partum pelvic floor physiotherapy The answer is simple: When you are ready. ... Ideally, at about 6 weeks post- partum, we can start to work together to help with a functional recovery, working towards goals that are important to you. We go through bladder and bowel health, sexual health and intimacy and physical activity. Together we design a plan of action and I ultimately am here to guide you through your recovery journey. - by Amanda Homen ( @AmandaHomenPhysio ), who is also one of our pelvic floor physiotherapists. If you have any questions, please comment down below, send us a DM or set up an appointnent by contacting us (info on our page). We are here to help you achieve your goals! Remember to follow us at @AuroraPrimePhysiotherapy for more content like this! . . . . . #physiotherapy #physiotherapyclinic #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #auroraontario #ontariocanada #toronto #ontario #firsttimemom #newmarketontario #newmomtips See more

As pelvic health physiotherapists, helping our clients understand their pain and what to do about it has been one of the most effective strategies to help them manage persistent pain. The International Association for the Study of Pain has defined pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage". Pain is a complex. It involves our autonomic nervous system, including our ...parasympathetic (rest and digest) and sympathetic systems (fight or flight). These are regulatory systems in our bodies. Essentially, pain is a very effective warning system designed to alert the whole person that there is a threat or a potential threat The truths about pain are as follows: 1 All pain perceived by a person is real. 2 No perceived threat = no pain. 3 Increased threat = pain is produced. 4 The brain decides how much pain you feel, not the tissues 5 Pain is an output response of the brain 100% of the time. 6 Our response to the pain can re-trigger more pain, perpetuating the pain cycle. 7 The intensity of the pain does not indicate the amount of tissue damage! The goal of pain education and pelvic health physiotherapy treatment is to down-regulate the nervous system and eliminate the threats so that the brain is no longer creating a pain response. Interesting, huh? - written by Nelly Faghani ( @PelvicHealthSolutions ), who is also one of our pelvic floor physiotherapists. If you want to learn more about pain in general or pelvic pain specifically or if you have a question, please comment down below or send us a DM. If you are feeling some kind of pain and want to understand your situation better and discover a treatment for it, then make sure to contact us through the phone/email in our profile and book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists. We are here to help you achieve your goals! . . . . . #physiotherapy #physiotherapyclinic #ontariocanada #newmarketontario #firsttimemom #auroraontario #bradfordontario #richmondhillontario #pelvicfloor #pelvicpain #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorhealth #torontocanada #torontophysiotherapy See more

Link on @TheDizzinessClass bio to watch the full video! Today is Four-Point Kneeling day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! In this episode, we introduce a variation of four-point kneeling movement patterns, that will definitely give you a great workout!!... We put you to the challenge, with upper & lower body weight-bearing, with core balance training & stamina, and with movements that test your coordination. We challenge the body through several different trunk and neck movements, that we hope to address many mobility and stability issues often encountered in the mid-to-low back region of the spine. Did you know that approximately 20% of our visual system’s neural pathway is connected to the vestibular system? Through a series of visuo-vestibular eye tracking exercises, we challenge the joint receptors in the neck and their association with the vestibular and the visual system. The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click on it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more Searching for Balance: A weekly practice of balance for your senses is a free educational video designed to get you working on your body awareness with respect to your body in space. It is intended to stimulate the proprioceptive senses that you rely on for balance and movement. We predominantly rely on three senses for our balance, consisting of our vision, our tactile (somatosensory) receptors, and our vestibular system (inner ear). Through these series of videos, we try to shift our reliance from one proprioceptive sense to another, to train our body to not rely on any predominant sense. - Peter Teloniatis @TheDizzinessClass . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #balanceexercises #balanceexercise #kneeling #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #exerciseathome #exerciseideas #exercisevideos #exercisechallenge #balancetraining #balancepose #yogabalance #balanceyoga See more

Today is Side-Plank Balancing day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! In this episode, we narrow our base of support to a side-plank. Through a series of visio-vestibular eye-tracking exercises, we challenge the joint receptors in the neck and their association with the vestibular system and the visual system. Did you know that approximately 20 percent of our visual system’s neur...al pathway is connected to the vestibular system? In this video, we introduce a variation of side-plank modifications and movement patterns. Our aim is to provide enough variety of the side-plank posture that almost anyone can accomplish the balance session. We challenge the body through several different trunk and neck movements, that we hope to address many mobility and stability issues often encountered in the mid-to-low back region of the spine. The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click on it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more Searching for Balance: A weekly practice of balance for your senses is a free educational video designed to get you working on your body awareness with respect to your body in space. It is intended to stimulate the proprioceptive senses that you rely on for balance and movement. We predominantly rely on three senses for our balance, consisting of our vision, our tactile (somatosensory) receptors, and our vestibular system (inner ear). Through these series of videos, we try to shift our reliance from one proprioceptive sense to another, to train our body to not rely on any predominant sense. - Peter Teloniatis @TheDizzinessClass . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #sideplank #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibularrehab #exerciseathome #exerciseideas #exercisevideos #exercisechallenge #balancetraining #balancepose #yogabalance #balanceyoga #sideplankvariation #sideplankpose See more

Today is Single-Leg Stance day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! In this episode, we narrow our base of support to a single-leg stance. We challenge the joint receptors in the neck and their relation with the vestibular system and its connection with the visual system. Did you know that approximately 20 percent of our visual system’s neural pathways are connected to the vestibula...r system? In this video, we introduce a single leg posture and we challenge your body through several different neck movements, in addition to a deadlift variation that relies on the single-leg stance. The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click on it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more Searching for Balance: A weekly practice of balance for your senses is a free educational video designed to get you working on your body awareness with respect to your body in space. It is intended to stimulate the proprioceptive senses that you rely on for balance and movement. We predominantly rely on three senses for our balance, consisting of our vision, our tactile (somatosensory) receptors, and our vestibular system (inner ear). Through these series of videos, we try to shift our reliance from one proprioceptive sense to another, to train our body to not rely on any predominant sense. - Peter Teloniatis @TheDizzinessClass . . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #singlelegexercises #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibularrehab #exerciseathome #exerciseideas #exercisevideos #exercisechallenge #balancetraining #balancepose #yogabalance #balanceyoga #exerciseguide See more

Today is Lunge Balancing day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! . In this episode, we extract movements from Yoga and Qi Gong to challenge our body through the classic lunge stance. . Working through a variation of narrowed lunge postures, we engage our ankle joint receptors, our vestibular system and the visual system.... . Did you know that approximately 20 percent of the visual system’s neural pathways are connected to the vestibular system? . That is why we have integrated several eye tracking exercises with a variety of head and trunk rotations! . The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more . Searching for Balance: A weekly practice of balance for your senses is a free educational video designed to get you working on your body awareness with respect to your body in space. It is intended to stimulate the proprioceptive senses that you rely on for balance and movement. We predominantly rely on three senses for our balance, consisting of our vision, our tactile (somatosensory) receptors, and our vestibular system (inner ear). Through these series of videos, we try to shift our reliance from one proprioceptive sense to another, to train our body to not rely on any predominant sense. . - Peter Teloniatis @TheDizzinessClass . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #lungesandsquats #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #singlelegexercises #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibularrehab #exerciseathome #exerciseideas #exercisevideos #exercisechallenge #balancetraining #balancepose #yogabalance #balanceyoga See more

Today is Heel-Toe balancing day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! . In this video, we narrow our base of support to a heel-to-toe stance and challenge the vestibular system and its connection with the visual system. . Did you know that ~20 percent of the visual system’s neural pathways are connected to the vestibular system?... . In this video, we explain the Vestibulo-ocular reflex, and we touch base with smooth pursuit eye tracking exercises and gaze stabilization exercises. . The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more . Searching for Balance: A weekly practice of balance for your senses is a free educational video designed to get you working on your body awareness with respect to your body in space. It is intended to stimulate the proprioceptive senses that you rely on for balance and movement. We predominantly rely on three senses for our balance, consisting of our vision, our tactile (somatosensory) receptors, and our vestibular system (inner ear). Through these series of videos, we try to shift our reliance from one proprioceptive sense to another, to train our body to not rely on any predominant sense. . - Peter Teloniatis @TheDizzinessClass . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #singlelegexercises #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibularrehab #exerciseathome #exerciseideas #exercisevideos #exercisechallenge #balancetraining #balancepose #yogabalance #balanceyoga #exerciseguide See more

Today is feet-together balancing day in our Balance Awareness Week special with our physiotherapist Peter Teloniatis on his @TheDizzinessClass Youtube channel! . Make sure you check out the full video to learn how to improve your balance with this great exercise! . The link is in the bio of his IG account @TheDizzinessClass ! Click it to go to his Youtube channel and learn more ... . . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #vestibulardisorder #vestibulartherapy #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #singlelegexercises #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation See more

One of the main goals of why I started the Dizziness Class was to create greater balance awareness for the general public. Join me starting tomorrow as I take you through some of my most favourite balancing poses, challenging your visual, tactile, and vestibular centres. And the best part is... we’ll be doing it in VIDEO this time! ... Get your semi-circular canals ready it’s going to be a roller-coaster of a week!! - Peter Teloniatis ( @TheDizzinessClass ) . . . . . #balanceawarenessweek #vestibulardisorder #vestibulartherapy #searchingforbalance #balanceexercise #singlelegexercises #feettogether #auroraontario #newmarketontario #physiotherapyclinic #richmondhillontario #vestibularrehabilitation See more