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Cupping is a beneficial therapy used for a variety of things, including discomfort or pain. There are many alternative treatment options that can help lessen or even eliminate the discomfort and/or pain that people go through. Since cupping is one of the more beneficial options, many people are choosing it, including athletes. The premise of cupping stems more than 2000 years ago. It is a traditional Chinese medicine option that requires a professional to place cups on a pati...ent’s body, which can be made using glass, bamboo, iron or pottery. According to Cleveland Clinic, in air cupping, the cup is placed on the skin and a suction device removes the air from the cup to create a vacuum. In dry cupping, the caregiver soaks a cotton ball or other material in alcohol, lights it, and places it inside the cup to remove the oxygen. Benefits of Cupping include: 1. Cupping helps to reduce pain and inflammation. 2. Improves blood flow. 3. Used for relaxation, well being and deep tissue massage. 4. It is safe, non invasive and inexpensive treatment. Cupping can be used as an adjunct to your physiotherapy or massage therapy treatment. If you have any questions about cupping we would be happy to answer them

Do you shift to the side while lifting or lose balance while running or playing sports? You may be lacking in dynamic stability control. @farnazsuleman_rpt demonstrates a great exercise inspired by @dr.susie.squats.... Try it out and let us know how it goes! @prhealth.ca , @cristiniathleticsmarkham @cristiniathletics @crossfiteastwoodbridge

Our therapists invest in themselves both personally and professionally. As we improve, we share these insights with our patients and community so we can better serve you. The pandemic has been hard for everyone. However, it is the little investments we make that make us stronger when this is all over. Make those investments and keep moving. We are here if you need any help. ... Be well. @pawankaur06, @cristiniathletics, @cristiniathleticsmarkham, @crossfiteastwoodbridge

FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy) performed by RMT Kate @katehayees in Vaughan @crossfiteastwoodbridge Perfect for those indoor/outdoor/desk warriors who are stiff, feeling pain and want to move better. As an RMT Kate is able to use FST as well as other techniques (massage, cupping, trigger point release, etc) to get you better!

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This is a great example of how fascial adhesions can affect muscle performance and cause pain. If you want to feel and move better come book a session with us! Posted @withregram @clinique_universelle

What is the meaning that you are giving to the challenges in your life? . . .... #PRyourfitness #PRyourhealth #physiotherapy #massagetherapy #acupuncture #orthotics #sportsmedicine #crossfit #biomechanicalanalysis #fitnessmotivation #feet #health #chiropody #podiatry #massage #woodbridge #fitness #mobility #training #bodyweight #calisthenics #exercise #fit #fitfam #flexibility #vaughan @cristiniathletics @chriscristini @crossfiteastwoodbridge @stevecristini @maria.cristini @robkiddie @ginettechaaaaan

Want to know the structures behind your knee? Here you go! Enjoy Posted @withregram @3d4medical At theposterioraspect ofthe knee liesthe popliteal fossa.Itis a diamond shapedarea that holds several important nerves and vessels that travel from the thigh to the knee.In this snippet we will take a closer look at its borders and contents. The popliteal fossa has4mainbordersmade from posterior musclesand tendonsof the leg and thigh;... 1. Superomedialborder=Tendons ofsemimembranosuswith the semitendinosus superficial to it 2. Superolateral border=Tendon ofbiceps femoris 3. Inferomedial border=medial head of gastrocnemius 4. Inferolateral border=lateral head of gastrocnemius and plantaris The floor of this fossa is comprised of the posterior surface of the knee joint capsule,popliteus muscle and posterior femur. The roof contains popliteal fascia and skin. Within the popliteal fossa4main neurovascular structures are seen traveling from the thigh to leg; 1. Popliteal artery deepest structure, continuation of femoral artery 2. Popliteal vein-thesmall saphenous vein passes between the two heads of gastrocnemius to emptyinto popliteal vein 3. Tibial nerve most superficial,branch of sciatic nerve 4. Common fibular nerve most superficial, branch of sciatic nerveand travels along lateral margin of fossa You can use the mnemonicSAVNB(ServeAndVolley Next Ball)to remember the popliteal fossa anatomy medial-to-lateral in arrangement.Semimembranosus,Artery,Vein,Nerve,Biceps femoris. Damage to this area from traumacanresult inswelling knownasa popliteal aneurysm.Meaningan artery has been dilated greater than 50% of its normal size. This is particularly dangerous in this area due to popliteal fasciabeing non-extensible. Thus, an aneurysm couldaffectthe inner contents of the fossa.For instance, the tibial nerve could be compressed resulting in weakened/absent plantar flexion, orparaesthesiaof the foot and posterolateral leg.Luckily such conditionscan bediagnosedbya professional health care providerbypalpating the area #completeanatomy #anatomysnippets #elsevier #medstuden

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Don't live with regret. . . .... #PRyourfitness #PRyourhealth #physiotherapy #massagetherapy #acupuncture #orthotics #sportsmedicine #crossfit #biomechanicalanalysis #fitnessmotivation #feet #health #chiropody #podiatry #massage #woodbridge #fitness #mobility #training #bodyweight #calisthenics #exercise #fit #fitfam #flexibility #vaughan @cristiniathletics @chriscristini @crossfiteastwoodbridge @stevecristini @maria.cristini @robkiddie @ginettechaaaaan

FASCIA HEALTH This great post shows why exercise, movement and good recovery/rehab are so important. If you neglect any of these 3 your fascia will look like the example to the right. Result? Pain, less strength and more injury prone. Posted @withregram @fasciatrainingacademy ACTIVE VS. LESS ACTIVE FASCIA... ACTIVE FASCIA is lattice-shaped, and becomes more DYNAMIC, STRONG, and more effectively stores and releases ENERGY LESS ACTIVE FASCIA becomes very matted and leads to a higher chance of INJURY #sciencesaturday Source: Fascia Training in Application (Bill Parisi) #fasciatrainingacademy #fascia #fascial #fascialfitness #fasciatraining #fascialtraining #fascialstretchtherapy #fascialrelease #myofascial #myofascialrelease #myofascia #movement #movementtherapy #movementismedicine #injuryprevention #injuryrecovery #mobility #fascialyoga #prehab #stretching #flexibility #elasticity #movebetter #functionalrangeconditioning #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #proprioception

Sometimes the gap between where we are now and where we want to be is so great that we never start. Don't be so hard on yourself and get started to achieving your goals. .... . . #PRyourfitness #PRyourhealth #physiotherapy #massagetherapy #acupuncture #orthotics #sportsmedicine #crossfit #biomechanicalanalysis #fitnessmotivation #feet #health #chiropody #podiatry #massage #woodbridge #fitness #mobility #training #beast #bodyweight #calisthenics #exercise #fit #fitfam #flexibility #vaughan @cristiniathletics @chriscristini @crossfiteastwoodbridge @stevecristini @maria.cristini @robkiddie @ginettechaaaaan

Prehab, Rehab or Performance. We can help you. We provide physiotherapy, virtual therapy, massage therapy, chiropody (foot care), orthotics, acupuncture, training and more! Not sure what is best for you? Book a free consultation online at www.prhealth.ca or call 647-299-0195.

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Strength Matters at all ages! If you don’t use it, you WILL lose it. Resistance training is necessary at all ages and should be mandatory. If you are apprehensive about starting a program get a coach, find a physiotherapist who can help you get started safely. Posted @withregram @soft_tissue_therapy Photo of the thigh taken from a BBC special on activity, the lack of and TIME. Q: Is it as much age as it is what you do with your time? The organism adapts! Sure aging takes its toll, entropy is real BUT what we do day-to-day (and can control to a certain degree), is key. This picture is a clear visual of how important resistance training/ moving under load is to health. Keep moving! If it’s not moving is not FAVORABLY adapting!

How important is exercise and learning? University of Salford, Manchester created a great infographic on the positive effects on exercise and learning. This is just the tip of the iceberg. So if you have children going back to school, or are you working from home, now more than ever it is important to be active. Want to get you or your kids more active? Check out @cristiniathletics where you can try one of their workouts, or a kids class. Is an injury holding you back. We can get you pain free and active again. Just click the link in the bio and book a session.

Know your rotator cuff. Posted @withregram @3d4medical Often rotator cuff injuries are associated with professional athletes, such as pitchers and tennis players. However, a majority of patients are those ages 50 and over. These individuals tend to be active and healthy, but over time injuries degenerate the rotator cuff. In worse cases, they may slip and fall, causing a traumatic tear. ... The rotator cuff muscles consist of four muscles that originate from the scapula and insert into the humeral head. Together, the resting tone of the muscles acts to pull the humeral head into the glenoid fossa, giving it stability. You can use the crafty mnemonic SITS to remember these muscles Supraspinatus: Origin & Insertion- Originates from supraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus. Innervation- Suprascapular nerve. Actions- Abducts the arm and assists the deltoid. Infraspinatus: Origin & Insertion- Originates from the infraspinous fossa of the scapula and inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus. Innervation- Suprascapular nerve. Actions- Laterally rotates the arm. Teres Minor: Origin & Insertion- Originates from the posterior surface of the scapula, next to its lateral border. Inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus. Innervation- Axillary nerve. Actions- Laterally rotates the arm. Subscapularis: Origin & Insertion- Originates from the subscapular fossa on the costal surface of the scapula. Inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus. Innervation- Upper and lower subscapular nerves. Actions- Medially rotates the arm. Small injuries to this group of muscles can be treated with rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory painkillers if recommended by a doctor . However, surgery may be needed when all other treatments have failed. Maintaining strength and flexibility in your shoulder can help prevent rotator cuff injuries. #CompleteAnatomy #AnatomySnippet #SportsInjury #physio #SportsTherapy #RotatorCuff #Orthopedics