Fit For Life Physiotherapy
18 Plains Rd W L7T 0B3 Burlington, ON, Canada

Looking to start running or perhaps you are a seasoned runner, getting back into training -this panel is for you! We've got something FREE for you and we are excited by our line-up! Join Miriam with her special guests virtually on January 26th @ 7pm about all things running.... To register: https://forms.gle/UcExMEamJqs9Ro9cA #running #virtual #aldershot #webinar #run #goals #newyearresolution #training #physiotherapy #mcmaster See more

Do your New Years Resolutions involve starting a running program to get fit? Are you looking to improve your running performance? Are you looking for a way to stay active while you are unable to go to your regular gym?... Learn how to stay injury free at this FREE webinar on being Fit to Run.

To register, click: https://bit.ly/3evDtXD A diagnosis of Osteoporosis can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to bring you to a stop! Living well with Osteoporosis is possible. ... Moving well and feeling well is within reach! Yoga, when done with the right focus can be very beneficial for those with #Osteopenia and #Osteoporosis. Yoga can help to increase balance, build muscle, increase flexibility and build awareness. Join BoneFit trained Yoga Instructor and Kinesiologist Tamara Cormier for Yoga For Osteoporosis. A 4 week virtual workshop where we'll explore the many benefits yoga has to offer! We will go over how you can modify to best suit your needs, the types of poses to emphasize, which ones to modify/be cautious of and what to avoid! This workshop includes a 1:1 session where you can dive a little deeper and have any questions pertaining to your unique situation answered! By the end of the 4 weeks you'll feel confident to practice at home or in a group class! Mondays at 1:45 - 2:45p.m. or Thursdays 6-7 p.m. To register, click: https://bit.ly/3evDtXD #aldershot #virtual #yoga #burlont #hamont #osteoporosisawarenessmonth

A diagnosis of Osteoporosis can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to bring you to a stop! Living well with Osteoporosis is possible. Moving well and feeling well is within reach! ... Yoga, when done with the right focus can be very beneficial for those with #Osteopenia and #Osteoporosis. Yoga can help to increase balance, build muscle, increase flexibility and build awareness. Join BoneFit trained Yoga Instructor and Kinesiologist Tamara Cormier for Yoga For Osteoporosis. A 4 week virtual workshop where we'll explore the many benefits yoga has to offer! We will go over how you can modify to best suit your needs, the types of poses to emphasize, which ones to modify/be cautious of and what to avoid! This workshop includes a 1:1 session where you can dive a little deeper and have any questions pertaining to your unique situation answered! By the end of the 4 weeks you'll feel confident to practice at home or in a group class! Mondays at 1:45 - 2:45p.m. or Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Link in Bio to register. #aldershot #virtual #yoga #burlont #hamont #osteoporosisawarenessmonth See more

The days may be getting darker but Sun Salutations remain one of my favourites! This variation uses a chair and requires no flexion at the spine which is great for anyone with Osteoporosis or issues aggravated by forward flexion. Give it a try and let me know what you think! ... #movewellfeelwell #tuesdayswithtamara #yogatherapy #yogaisforeveryone

Balance Awareness Week is here! This annual awareness campaign is all about understanding balance-related vestibular disorders (e.g. Menieres disease). Have you experienced any symptoms such as dizziness, imbalance, vertigo or tinnitus? You are not alone! ... "Vestibular" refers to the inner ear and brain, and boy, is it complex. Check out @vestibularveda and their website for more information on their campaign. Have specific questions about your symptoms or want to speak one of our physiotherapists? DM us or contact us at [email protected].

Dont miss our first virtual workshop this week! If you have been struggling with new aches and pains from working from home then this workshop is for you! Check out the link and join us! https://painhero.ca//fit-for-/work-from-home-pain-workshop

Don't miss our first virtual workshop this week! If you have been struggling with new aches and pains from working from home then this workshop is for you! Check out the link and join us! https://painhero.ca//fit-for-/work-from-home-pain-workshop

Has working from home become a real pain in your ? Have you been experiencing headaches, back aches, shoulder pain, neck pain or hip pain? Are you feeling stiff and sore?... You are not alone! Soon after starting to work from home we realized the challenges it can pose, especially when theres been no time to prepare a proper work station! Many of our clients have been struggling with these issues. Weve helped them implement strategies to manage at home and wed like to help you do the same. Weve put together this FREE webinar to help you reduce pain while working from home! Youll learn: how to set up an optimal work station (without spending big bucks on new office equipment... unless you want to!) how to include exercise in your day without huge interruptions to your schedule how to build postural awareness to support your day no fuss exercises that can be done at your work station Youll have an opportunity to ask our clinicians (Taryn Blignaut Registered Physiotherapist and Tamara Cormier Registered Kinesiologist) questions specific to your situation so they can help you work towards solutions! Working from home can be a total pain.. but it doesnt have to be! Click the link below to register! And remember - Its Free! https://painhero.ca//fit-for-/work-from-home-pain-workshop Have questions? Need more information? leave a comment below or contact us at the clinic: 905-333-3488

FREE webinar alert!! Working from home is sometimes a pain... literally! So why not join Taryn Blignaut and Tamara Cormier on Thursday August 13 at 12PM and learn what you can do while you are working from home! To register or find more info, visit: https://painhero.ca//fit-for-/work-from-home-pain-workshop... Hope to (virtually) see you there! #burlont #physiotherapy #kinesiology #ergonomic

Very well said by our Kinesiologist, Tamara, You cant be bad at yoga!

Its hot out! ( Im sure you didnt need me to tell you that... but it is) And its also the time of year when many of us are spending more time outside, which means its prime season for getting dehydrated! Its so important for both our physical and mental health that we stay well hydrated.... When its hot and were sweating a lot we need to replenish with more than just water, so today Im sharing my favourite hydrating drink recipe. You can double the batch if youre serving a number of people or if youre going to be outside a lot/really active/wearing a mask all day/already feeling dehydrated. I make this recipe every morning and sip it throughout the morning. If needed Ill make it again later in the day. Thanks to Mona Warner for introducing me to this recipe! Do you have a favourite hydrating drink recipe?! If so wed love to hear it! Have questions or comments? leave them below! #summervibes #yogatherapy #burlont #physiotherapy #livewellmovewellfeelwell #fitforlife

We're on the Eh Team. Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful #CanadaDay ! #canada #community #burlont

Were on the Eh Team. Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful #CanadaDay ! #canada #community #burlont

Feeling. It sounds simple. But are you REALLY feeling? I thought I was, but what I was actually doing was just identifying when something hurt, and when it didnt. I was feeling at two opposite ends with nothing in between.... When I ask clients to feel, sometimes the answer I get is "well I know I should feel ____". But instead of "should", instead of only being aware of two ends of a spectrum, what would happen if we felt into the in between? What would happen if we noticed the grey areas? What would happen if we could notice and feel what was happening and didnt add a value judgement to it? Didnt label it good or bad? If youre interested in playing along, try this . At some point today, take a pause, and notice what you feel. Is there texture? What qualities can you notice in your body? What sensations are present? If youre feeling really adventurous try this while doing a movement. Pick any movement and really explore what you can feel. Notice what changes as you move. This is where the magic happens. The more you can feel, the more you become aware of, the better you can know how and when to intervene. The more power you have to take care of you. And at the end of the day isnt that what its all about? Taking care of you, so you can do, and take care of the things that are most important to you? Have fun with this! Questions? Comments? Leave them below or send us a DM. Ill see you next week! -Tamara #yogatherapy #feelthefeels #burlont #tuesdayswithtamara #movewellfeelwelllivewell

Today were linking some of the movements weve worked on in the last couple of weeks into a standing practice! Enjoy!

Do your hips feel tight?! If they do, this sequence is for you! Supine External Rotation with Strap Moving Butterfly Legs Figure 4 Twists... Standing Leg Rotations When we feel tight, our first instinct is often to stretch. Stretching will for some people help reduce symptoms, but it doesnt help to improve the movement at the joint which can be an underlying reason the tightness comes back. If our leg bones are moving poorly in our pelvis, we might feel tightness, pain, or limited mobility. When we improve the relationship between our leg bones and the pelvis, its amazing how these symptoms can start to resolve! Try it out and let me know how you feel. Questions? Comments? Leave them , send us a DM or email me directly - [email protected] Were back up and running with in person appointments (and continuing virtually too!), so if youre interested in guidance specific to your situation get in touch and we will book you in. Have a great week! -Tamara #fitforlife #kinesiology #therapeuticyoga #physiotherapy #movewellfeelwelllivewell #burlington #hamont #aldershot

While we are open for in-person appointment, we will continue to offer video appointments. Click the link below for more information and get started today! https://painhero.ca//fit-for-life-physioth/video-treatment #physiotherapy #virtual #motivationmonday

A few things to keep in mind this weekend if you plan to on #gardening! #physiotherapy #weekendproject

We see you, we hear you and we are with you. #blackouttuesday

We are back in the clinic! Things will be run a little different to keep everyone safe. We've updated our policy and procedure. Take a look, review it and give us a call or email to book your appointment!... (P) 905-333-3488 (E) [email protected]

We are back in the clinic! Things will be run a little different to keep everyone safe. Weve updated our policy and procedure. Take a look, review it and give us a call or email to book your appointment!... (P) 905-333-3488 (E) [email protected]

Were back in clinic on Monday!! Our entire team recorded a little video to tell you what weve missed since March. More information about our process to be posted this weekend!

Every year as the sun comes out, the temperatures rise and we start to play more outside flip flops become a hot topic! Shoe companies are marketing them to you, some people are telling you theyre the worst things in the world and others sing the praises for free feet! Where do I stand? I love flip flops - for me. Unless Im going on an all terrain hike I live much of the summer months in flip flops and bare feet. But I also recognize that flip flops arent for everyone. The...yre not inherently bad or good - we have to consider context! When guiding clients about footwear I typically consider the following: What activity are they doing? What do they find comfortable? How is their balance/co-ordination/strength/mobility From there, we can look at what will serve them best - is the stability of hiking boot needed or will the freedom of a flip flop do the job? If your footwear (be it flip flop, runner or high heel) is hurting your feet, increasing other symptoms or creating new ones, it might be time to look at some other options. But If what youre wearing feels good, and youre not having any issue - why fix whats not broke . So whether youre ready to bust out the flip flops, or sticking to your runners, almost all of us can benefit from working on the strength and mobility of our lower legs and feet. (Which can in turn have a huge impact on how our footwear feels!). Here are my favourite exercises for happy feet: Ball rolling. Toe lifts. Piano toes. Heel raises and toe raises. Standing on one foot. demos with sitting and standing options in the comments! Dont push into pain, breathe easy, and try to keep the rest of your body relaxed as you move. As youll see Ive got some work to do on those piano toes Try them out and let me know how it goes! Tune in next week - were moving up the chain and exploring some hip movements to complement this lower leg work. #fitforlife #burlington #kinesiology #yogatheraflipflopseasonpy #physiotherapy #movewelllivewell #flipflopseason

We're back in clinic on Monday!! Our entire team recorded a little video to tell you what we've missed since March. More information about our process to be posted this weekend!

Have you tried these walking poles?Swipe for the list of benefits. Dont forget, proper technique is key! Contact us for more info about Urban Poles by emailing us at [email protected] ... #urbanpoles #walking #outdoors See more

Have you tried these walking poles?Swipe for the list of benefits. Don't forget, proper technique is key! Contact us for more info about Urban Poles by emailing us at [email protected] ... #urbanpoles #walking #outdoors See more