Kinetic Labs
8 Bonnycastle St M5A3Y4 Toronto, ON, Canada

We are happy to introduce the newest addition to the Kinetic Labs team, Amy Tanaka! Amy is a Registered Massage Therapist with experience treating a variety of issues. She is committed to providing exceptional, personalized care to each of her patients Read her full bio below and click here: https://bit.ly/39NMudo to book a session! ... As a child, Amy used to stand on the back of her parents’ chairs and massage them just for fun, and today Amy is a Registered Massage Therapist who takes pride in her thorough and compassionate approach to treatment. Amy’s main goal in her career is to help people improve their quality of life and ensure that her patients live comfortably. Amy was always intrigued by injury recovery and how physical activity made her feel, playing competitive soccer for 11 years. She got her first gym membership when she was 14 years old, which heightened her fascination of anatomy, body mechanics, and fitness. This interest led her to the Physical and Health Education program at Queen’s University where she graduated with honours in 2018. She was quick to attend Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, completing the advanced standing program in 2019. Amy is committed to providing exceptional care by conducting full body assessments so she can develop an objective image of her patient’s presentation. This assessment involves questions about lifestyle, health history, mental health, and wellness goals so she can contribute to her patients’ full spectrum of health. Amy has detailed experience treating chronic pain and stress, TMJ dysfunction, tendonitis, acute injuries, headaches, and multiple sclerosis, with a particular interest in pre/post-natal treatment and care. Amy uses a variety of techniques and modalities such as fascial stretching, deep tissue massage, lymph drainage, muscle energy techniques, and joint mobilizations. Amy is always eager to learn more and attends workshops to constantly expand her practice, and will go above and beyond to do additional research so she can provide effective and personalized treatments. When she’s not in clinic, Amy likes to spend her free time pursuing creative ideas or enjoying the outdoors.

Are you stiff from your work from-home office setup? Try this quick mobility circuit (video at 1.5x speed): 1 Seated cat cow x 12 reps 2 Levator scapulae neck stretch x 30 sec hold 3 Thoracic extension/lat stretch x 30 second hold... 4 Seated hamstring stretch x 30 sec hold 5 Hip flexor stretch x 30 sec hold Repeat this circuit every hour and combine it with a strength circuit for best results. Strength circuit video coming next week..stay tuned!

ACHILLES TENDON PAIN As your activity level increases, you may start to notice progressively increasing pain or stiffness at the back of your heel. We commonly see this in athletes and runners after a period of inactivity or after a change in activity levels. The Achilles tendon can become irritated if the demands that are placed on the tissue exceed its tolerance. This is known as Achilles tendinopathy - sometimes referred to Achilles tendinitis. To learn more about Achille...s tendon pain and how we treat it, visit the link in our bio! #achillestendinopathy #physiotherapy #chiropractic #sportsmedicine #running #waterfronttoronto #toronto #torontowaterfront #towaterfront

You asked, we delivered. We are now offering direct billing with most insurance providers. Visit or call us to set it up! #directbilling #physiotherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #sportsmedicine #toronto #torontowaterfront #waterfronttoronto #towaterfront

The sun keeps on coming out and we are seeing more and more runners along the waterfront! While it is important to get active, remember to ease back into your running routine gradually. If you were staying out of the cold but were unable to access a treadmill during the winter months, it is likely your body has lost some capacity to run. To avoid injury, start with some lower intensity runs and work yourself back up! Here at Kinetic Labs, we are now offering structured running plans for new and experienced runners. Whether you are a beginner and hoping to get up to 5K or training for a full marathon, we have something for you! Call or visit us to get started! #running #OptimizeYourMovement #physiotherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #sportsmedicine #movementanalysis #toronto #towaterfront #torontowaterfront #waterfronttoronto

*App Update* We are always working on ways to make our app more user friendly for our community. Here’s what you can expect from today’s update: ... - new calendar view - editable exercise values - reminder notifications - updated progress stats - added exercise instructions - personalized notes from your therapist on each exercise - 500+ more exercises added... and more to come! Make sure to head to the app store and update your Kinetic Labs app! #physiotherapy #chiropractic #toronto #torontowaterfront #towaterfront #waterfronttoronto

RUNNERS KNEE also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common knee condition in runners. It develops gradually with repeated excessive load on the joint between the thigh bone and knee cap. Those with runners knee will experience pain around or behind the kneecap, that may be accompanied by clicking or grinding noises, mild swelling, and tenderness. ... Progressive strength training in combination with other interventions can be an effective recovery strategy. Adding targeted hip exercises can help calm the knee down and reduce pain, as well as improve single leg control! Try this exercise to help improve tissue tolerance and reduce risk of runners knee. DID YOU KNOW our Running Gait Analysis can identify risk factors for runner's knee an other running related injuries? To learn more, follow the link: https://kineticlabs.ca//the-complete-guide-to-runners-knee/ #runnersknee #physiotherapy #chiropractic #sportsmedicine #toronto #torontowaterfront #towaterfront #waterfronttoronto

In part two of the work-from-home series, we look at how to improve your postural aches/pains and maintain your mobility gains from part one. Try this quick strength circuit with a resistance band (video at 1.5x speed): 1 Chin tucks x 12 reps 2 Thoracic rotation x 12 reps 3 Shoulder W’s x 12 reps... 4 Seated clamshell/hip abduction x 12 reps 5 Squat to calf raise x 12 reps Repeat this circuit every hour and perform after your mobility circuit. #waterfronttoronto#toronto#physiotherapy#chiropractic#massage #sportsmedicine

Whether you are a novice or experienced, running injuries are common. The good news is that the majority of these injuries are detectable, and action can be taken to help reduce their likelihood. Our new Running Gait Analysis provides personalized insights to help you improve your running technique with the goal of reducing injury risk. Through the use of motion capture and strength testing, our therapists will create an individualized program to help strengthen the muscles ...so you can run better To learn more and book your session, visit https://kineticlabs.ca/running-analysis/

TENNIS ELBOW You might not be playing tennis now, but you could still be experiencing symptoms of tennis elbow. Repetitive typing and using a mouse could be placing excess strain on the tendons, causing pain and tenderness around the elbow Luckily, exercise and manual therapy are effective treatments for symptoms of tennis elbow, and can help you continue with regular activities pain-free.... Click the link: https://kineticlabs.ca/blog/quick-facts-on-tennis-elbow/ to read more about tennis elbow and how we treat it!

We often have goals for ourselves at the beginning of the new year, but have a difficult time knowing where to start in order to progress. Our new Strength and Conditioning program is a great way to make a plan that works for you, and get you back to activity safely under the supervision of a regulated health professional. A physiotherapist or chiropractor will work alongside you for six weeks in order to help you set and achieve your 2021 movement goals! ... Visit the link in our bio to learn more and book your first session #strengthandconditioning #toronto #torontowaterfront #waterfronttoronto #towaterfront #physiotherapy #chiropractic

As work from home conditions continue for many, the aches and pains that follow lack of movement may start to creep in. It is important to do our best to keep moving during this time and keep your body and mind healthy. Try this thoracic spine mobility exercise to help relieve pain related to inactivity. Check out our Instagram post for a follow-up strengthening exercise to do afterwards. As an essential service, Kinetic Labs will remain open for virtual and in-person appointments! Visit our website or call to book a session. #toronto #torontowaterfront #towaterfront #waterfronttoronto #physiotherapy #chiropractic #massagetherapy #sportsmedicine