Pro Sport Rehab & Fitness
2345 Millar Ave # 6 S7K 2Y3 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Good Morning! Today's Tuesday Tip comes from Neal Demmans! Now that sports are beginning to resume, we need to remember the importance of a warm up. After a period of inactivity you will not be able to do efficiently what you once were. Which could also lead to injury. A good warm up should last at least 5 minutes. It should increase your heart rate, which will deliver oxygenated blood to your muscles. The warm up will bring your temperature up allowing your muscles to... become more pliable and decrease risk of injury. A warm up should include a full body routine with a focus on the area you will be working in most. It should also include the full range of motion for each joint. Remembering not to hold for a long time at the end range. That is for after your activity. Here is a post on warm ups https://www.wyofitness.com/importance-of-warming-up

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Neal Demmans! Now that sports are beginning to resume, we need to remember the importance of a warm up. After a period of inactivity you will not be able to do efficiently what you once were. Which could also lead to injury. A good warm up should last at least 5 minutes. It should increase your heart rate, which will deliver oxygenated blood to your muscles. The warm up will bring your temperature up allowing your muscles to... become more pliable and decrease risk of injury. A warm up should include a full body routine with a focus on the area you will be working in most. It should also include the full range of motion for each joint. Remembering not to hold for a long time at the end range. That is for after your activity. Here is a post on warm ups https://www.wyofitness.com/importance-of-warming-up

Happy Monday!! Just a reminder that we will be closed this Wednesday July 1st for our Nations Birthday! Have a happy Canada Day!!

We are excited to announce that our Saskatoon location will be open on Fridays, 8am to 5pm beginning the week of July 6th 2020!

Our gym will re-open at 9:00am on Monday, June 8, 2020! Please see link below for guidelines from the Saskatchewan Government: https://www.saskatchewan.ca//gyms-and-fitness-facilities-g

Good morning, We are now into phase 2 of the Re-open Saskatchewan plan which means that you can now see one of our wonderful massage therapists! We are now taking appointments for massage therapy and we would love to see you soon! Prior to booking your appointment, public health requires you to consider the following COVID-19 related questions:... Do you have a fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing? Have you traveled out of province within the last 14 days? Have you been in contact with anyone who has traveled out of province in the last 14 days? Have you had any close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you should NOT consider receiving treatment from one of our therapists at this time. Please contact HEALTHLINE 811 for further instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Friday!! Just a friendly reminder that for the mean time our clinic hours in Saskatoon are Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm. We will be closed this Monday May 18th for Victoria Day. We hope that everyone has a safe long weekend!!

Welcome Back Beginning May 4! We are cautiously optimistic to be back in our clinic seeing clients in person beginning May 4. We had set out a number of protocols for our patients and staff to follow during that first week, and now that we are adding a few additional therapists, we have tweaked that protocol just slightly for the week of May 11. Please see below for more information: * Prior to your appointment, we require you to answer the following questions: 1. Do you hav...e a fever or new onset of (or worsening of) chronic cough? * Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing? * Sore throat? * have you been outside of the PROVINCE in the past 14 days? Before entering our facility: * Please wear a mask! If you dont have one, we have some for sale * Please arrive just before your appt time, you may enter the clinic, maintaining the standard social distancing requirements of 6 ft between yourself and others at all times * Once inside, our front staff will check you in, you will turn to your left where there is a "disinfecting station" to spray your hands * If you need a mask, you can pick one up and if your therapist is not quite ready, we will have a temporary waiting area with plenty of space for you to relax in until your therapist brings you in to the clinic! We look very forward to seeing you again soon!

Pro Sport Rehab and Fitness would like to thank everyone for their patience in this difficult time. We are happy to announce that we are able to re-open both our clinics on May 4th and will follow the protocols outlined by the province. We look forward to being able to help you with all your therapy needs. To book an appointment or for more information contact us at 306-249-6868.

Good morning everyone! Many of us are marking 4 weeks of working from home, or self isolating. During these unprecedented times we want to remind you to keep moving - and dont forget to stretch! These things are not only great for your physical health, they are fantastic for your mental well being also! If youre currently at home - working or not, dont forget to step away from your computer/T.V. Give your eyes a break, stretch out those muscles, and get out for a w...alk in your neighborhood with the kids, the dog, or solo (if youre not in mandatory quarantine that is). If youre not able to get outside, there are a lot of great body weight workout videos and Yoga videos available on YouTube for all skill levels!

Good morning! Pro Sport Rehab & Fitness would like to wish everyone a safe Easter weekend! Please remember to practice safe social distancing and dont hesitate to use video chat as a way to get together with loved ones. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we suspended all in-person appointments, however we are still here to help. We are continuing to see clients through secure video conferencing appointments. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact us at 3...06-249-6868. We want to thank you for your continued business and understanding during this very difficult time. We will keep updating as the situation evolves. Stay safe - were in this together!

Pro Sport Rehab and Fitness is keeping a watchful eye on the evolving COVID-19 situation. The safety of patients, staff and physicians remains our top priority and we are relying on information from trusted sources. We are committed to providing frequent updates and team meetings to continuously review current information. CLINIC SURVEILLANCE FOR COVID-19 INFECTION 1. Do you have a fever, new onset of cough, and/or difficulty ...Continue reading

Merry Christmas to all of our clients and Facebook followers! May you all enjoy this holiday season.

Good morning! We would like to wish all of our clients a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Just a reminder of our clinic hours over this holiday season. Please note that we are now closed at 2:30pm on Tuesday December 24, 2019.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!....But it can also be one of the most stressful and exhausting times of the year with minimal daylight, hectic schedules and perfect gifts to be purchased. Exercise is a great way to help yourself deal with all these emotions and in turn make yourself more productive. Fine small ways to fit movement into your day. 1.) Take a short walk on your lunch break 2.) Do some stretches and deep breathing for short periods throughout... your day. 3.) Meet a friend for a walk at the mall instead of a coffee 4.) Park further away from the store you are shopping at (you may be forced to this anyway so embrace it!) 5.) Take the stairs instead of the escalator/elevator when you have the choice. 6.) Put your phone down and engage with the people around you then you will be less likely to be looking down for an extended period of time. 7.) Keep moving intermittently while watching holiday movies...Try not to sit in one place for long periods. Pretty soon this extra movement will feel intuitive. Hope everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas holiday season! E

Thank you all those who participated and donated to our First Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! All together we raised $103 for the Salvation Army!!! It was a close race, so close that our winner only won by 1 vote!! Congratulations Blaine Whyte for having the ugliest Christmas sweater in the clinic yesterday!!

Good job to our Warman location in helping out with the Toasty Toes Sock Drive!!

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Neal Demmans, B. KIN. C.A.T. (C), CSEP-CPT Here is a nice easy yoga routine to try and help or prevent low back pain. Remember that if you have an issue its important to come see one of our professionals at Pro Sport because every issue is unique. There is no cookie cutter program. https://blog.paleohacks.com/stretches-lower-back-and-hip-p/

Just a friendly reminder that the clinic and gym will be closed on Monday November 11th.

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Corey Young, B.Sc. PT Saskatoon the first significant snowfall has arrived. Pro Sport Rehab hopes you all have a safe winter and that includes snow removal, the following article from Travelers.com will hopefully help out. If you have any questions, or do injure yourself, please contact a health care professional at our Saskatoon or Warman locations. Shoveling Tips When the driveway and walkways are coated in a thick blanket of ...Continue reading

WELCOME TO THE TEAM!! Pro Sport Rehab & Fitness & Pro Sport Rehab - Warman will welcome 2 new Physiotherapists beginning Monday, November 4! Jeffery Stewart will be joining us in our Saskatoon clinic and Mason Nedjelski will be joining our Warman clinic - both will be taking new clients immediately! ... Please call 306-249-6868 (Saskatoon) or 306-343-6868 (Warman) to book in today!

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Jocelyn Krieg, MPT Thank you Trust Me, Im a Physiotherapist for this great visual on how things can go sometimes. Whether its in your training or your rehab, there are often speed bumps along the way. Just know that you are not alone, the path is rarely as easy as it looks. Give us a call to help get you to the finish line. ... https://www.facebook.com//a.83209283688/2349689111787403/

Good morning!! We would like to remind everyone that we will be closed on Monday Sept 2nd for the Labor Day Long Weekend!

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes form Corey Young, B.Sc., P.T. With the end of August looming it means back to school for elementary, high school and university students. For Physical Therapy students and Physical Therapy clinics and departments across the city and province it also means the first year students are nervously, but eagerly, doing their one day placements as an introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession. As Pro Sport Rehab realizes the value of ...this opportunity, we are pleased to welcome the students that are placed at our clinic. Pro Sport Rehab and Fitness and Pro Sport Rehab Warman most importantly would also like to thank all our clients that understand the importance of these practical experiences and are willing to let the students attend their treatment sessions. This is the first experience these students will gain on their path to become a Physical Therapist. Pro Sport Rehab will host students at a later point in their education process for prolonged (4-5 weeks) placements and we again thank all our clients that are willing the allow these students gain valuable hands on experience. Pro Sport Rehab wishes all the physical therapy students the best of luck in their journey to obtain their Masters of Physical Therapy. See more

Good Morning! Todays Thursday Fit Tip comes from Neal Demmans! Time is running out to get out and enjoy the Summer sun.... It is always a good idea to get a trained professional like a personal trainer, athletic therapist, or physical therapist to find out if you have any deficiencies that may cause injury. Here are a few tips to keep you away from injury, while taking on a running program https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/o/ten_running_tips.html

Pro Sport Rehab in Saskatoon and Warman is excited to now be offering Pelvic Health Physical Therapy! Pelvic Health concerns are far too common and rarely talked about. One in four women and one in nine men are affected by urinary incontinence. Many suffer silently without realizing that there are effective, evidence-based treatment solutions. Specialized Physiotherapy is becoming more established as a first-line of defense against incontinence and Pelvic Pain. Contact on...e of our clinics today to arrange an appointment with one of our pelvic floor physical therapists. Saskatoon: 306-249-6868 Warman: 306-343-6868

Good Morning, todays Tuesday Tip is one that will get you craving something sweet thanks to Jocelyn Krieg, MPT! "Our clients and their families and friends are getting enthusiastic about celebrating the improvements they are making with their posture with cake! How we move and the postures we take have a significant influence on symptoms. Today is the day to make an appointment if you want to start making changes in your posture and how you move. And maybe your friends and family will get you a cake to celebrate!"

Good morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Jocelyn Krieg, MPT Have an injury that needs surgery? Dont wait until after you have the surgery to start your rehab. A great article here on the importance of prehab before surgery. Phone to book your appointment today to start preparing for your surgery with one of our physiotherapists. https://www.ctvnews.ca//how-prehab-exercise-could-make-sur

Good Morning! Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Sheena Fenwick, B.Sc., P.T. Tips for Maintaining Your Body For Gardening Season : - Warm up prior to starting to garden ... - Practice safe lifting techniques including keeping your back straight and hips back while lifting - If performing low level work, use a stool or knee pads if possible to keep back/knees in a better position - Move pots to a higher surface if possible so you can stand and pot your plants instead of forward bending - Take frequent breaks - Change the position of your back and knees often (for example, if in a bent forward position then change to standing and move your back into extension or a slight back bend to offload the structures in your back that have been stressed (picture of lumbar extension in standing); another example is moving out of a squat position into standing/walking). - Organize your tasks so that you can change what you are doing more often instead of finishing a single task all at once. This will allow you to change positions more often which is better for your body. Photo Credit: Dutch Growers-Regina

Good Morning, Hope everyone enjoyed their Canada Day long weekend! Todays Tuesdays Tip is from Corey Young, B.Sc., P.T. Summer is here are you ready to hit the water?... With July fast approaching and the temperature continuing to rise, Saskatchewan residents are looking forward to summer holidays and trips to the lake or even spending time on the river in Saskatoon. For those that enjoy water sports like tubing, wakeboarding and waterskiing there is even more excitement. Remember any water activities that include higher speeds can lead to injury. Click on the following link for a few brief tips on injury prevention https://www.keckmedicine.org/slippery-when-wet-preventing-/. If you or your family unfortunately do suffer an injury call us at (306)249-6868 for an assessment and treatment by one of our health care professionals. Pro Sport Rehab and Fitness hopes your enjoy your time at the lake.

Good afternoon, There was a car accident right by our office on Millar Ave. There are emergency vehicles on scene. If you have an appointment with us today, please give yourself some extra time to get here.

Good Morning, Todays Tuesday Tip comes from Jocelyn Krieg, MPT. This is a great info sheet on posture put out by the Physiotherapy Association of BC. You might be tired of hearing about posture, but how we position ourselves all day has a direct effect on our musculoskeletal system. Whether you have an injury or not, your posture influences how good your body feels and moves over time. If you are wondering how to improve your posture, come in for an assessment. More information can be found at this link: https://physiocanhelp.ca/blog/posture-patient-info-sheet/

Good morning, Since we missed Tuesdays Tip, were going to have a Friday Tip instead to make up for it! Todays tip comes from our own Sheena Fenwick, B.Sc., PT. We love continuing education at Pro Sport Rehab & Fitness. All of our therapists are consistently updating their knowledge to bring you the best treatment possible. Last weekend a few of our therapists attended a course by Julie Wiebe called The Diaphragm Pelvic Floor Piston for Adult Populations: Part One. ... We are so excited to be able to learn from Julie right here in Saskatoon and bring her knowledge regarding core strengthening into our practice. For some good evidence based education regarding strengthening for women specifically, look at the video blog by Julie Wiebe: https://www.juliewiebept.com/blog/

Good Morning, Todays Thursday Fit Tip comes from our own Neal Demmans, C.A.T. It may be long, but it is a very important one. Now that summer is upon us it is nice to get out and enjoy the sun. However, the heat can pose to serious issues when it comes to exercise and your bodies ability to regulate.... Your body cools itself by sending blood to the skin, which takes away from blood going to the muscles where they are needed during exercise. When the blood goes to the skin instead of the muscles your heart rate increases. Humidity increases this effect because your body doesnt evaporate sweat as readily. This in turn amplifies the increase in body temperature. Here are a few heat related illnesses: -Heat cramps -Heat syncope(fainting) and exercise associated collapse -Heat Exhaustion -Heat Stroke (most severe) - when the bod temperature gets above 104 F / 40 C. Symptoms of this are dry skin, confusion, irritability, headache, heart rhythm problems, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, visual problems, and fatigue. This is an Emergency. Warning signs of a heat related illness to watch out for: -Muscle cramps -Nausea or vomiting -Weakness -Fatigue -Headache -Excessive sweating -Dizziness or light headedness -Confusion -Irritability -Low blood pressure -Increased heart rate -Visual problems How to avoid heat-related illnesses -Watch outside temperature -Get acclimated -Know your fitness level -Drink plenty of fluids -Dress appropriately -Avoid midday sun -Wear sunscreen -Have a back up plan -Understand your current medical risks For a more in-depth look into heat related illnesses visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org//fitness//exercise/art-20048167

Good morning! Todays Tuesdays Tip comes from Alex Murphy MPT "Do you have a history of rolling or spraining your ankle? Did you know that it is very important to train the ankle to increase the capacity of the vulnerable tissues after rolling or spraining your ankle? This is a very important step in decreasing the likelihood and severity of future ankle injuries.... Come see one of our physical therapists to learn how!"