St Vital Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
1555 St. Mary's Road R2M 5L9 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

On the 9th day of Fitmas my Physio gave to me: 9 acupuncture needles 8 days of renos 7 ways to set up my home office... 6 sets of balance FIVE MINUTES ON THR FOAM ROLLER 4 minutes of education 3 sets of squats 2 calf stretches and a mask to protect you and me! Did you know that all of our physiotherapists are certified in acupuncture? Give our office a call today to request it as part of your treatment! See more

On the 8th day of Fitmas my Physio gave to me: 8 days of renos 7 ways to set up my home office 6 sets of balance ... FIVE MINUTES ON THR FOAM ROLLER 4 minutes of education 3 sets of squats 2 calf stretches and a mask to protect you and me! We are getting a face lift! You may have noticed the new coat of paint (if not, take a look!) but this week you will really notice the Reno! This weekend we ripped out the carpets and put in some new curtains. While ripping out carpets, Joanne reminded all those that helped: tight core squeeze your glutes stand up and do some lumbar extensions. 8 more days until new floors!! See more

On the 7th day of Fitmas my Physio gave to me: 7 ways to set up my home office 6 sets of balance FIVE MINUTES ON THR FOAM ROLLER ... 4 minutes of education 3 sets of squats 2 calf stretches and a mask to protect you and me! Our lovely rehab aid Maddy is demonstrating how she can create a more ergonomic office without buying extra supplies! 1) Sit in a chair that allows you to sit up right. If you find you are slouching put a towel in the small of your back. 2) If your chair has arms set them so your elbows make a 90 degree angle. 3) Adjust the height of your chair so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle. 4) Your feet should be 90 degrees or slightly pointed. 5) Lift the screen you are using to that the middle of the screen is at eye level. 6) If you work on a laptop, get a wireless keyboard so you aren’t having to look down at the screen 7) Every 20 minutes get up for a movement break!! Need help with your neck or back due to tech neck? Come see one of our physios to give you a hand! See more

On the fifth day of Fitmas my physio gave to me: FIVE MINUTES ON THE ROLLER! 4 minutes of education 3 sets of squats ... 2 calf exercises and a mask to protect you and me! Believe it or not foam rolling does NOT break up muscle tissue. It does have other wonder effects like: circulation stimulate pressure sensors in our skin in order to decrease tone of tissue range of motion Aside from rolling on a foam roller, physios also use it to assist in range of motion or stretching exercises. Physiotherapy student Troy is demonstrating 5 different ways he likes to use the foam roller! 1) Calf release 2) ITB release 3) Quad release 4) Hamstring release 5) Foam Roll Pec Stretch Interested in how to use the foam roller? Give our office a call and let one of our physios help you out! *as always, the above information is not intended to replace the need to see a physio/medical provider for individualized care. If you feel like this exercise may benefit you, reach out to our office or your medical provider! See more

On the fourth day of Fitmas my physio gave to me: 4 minutes of education 3 sets of squats 2 calf stretches ... and a mask to protect you and me! Did you know that one of the most important, if not the most important job is educating our patients! Our job as physios is to give you the tools in order to help yourself. That all begins with understanding what is happening and how you can take back control of it. See more

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DID YOU KNOW: A weekly walking program can improve chronic low back pain, walking capacity and muscle endurance??? What does the research show? Walking 20-40 minutes twice/week at a moderateintensity (4-6/10 difficulty) can improve chronic low back pain Compared to a low-back specific strength program, walking can equally improve pain, walking capacity, and low back muscle endurance ... A walking program is not necessarily better than a strength program, but allows an accessible, easy to perform, and barrier free method to address low back pain Walking offers a safe, easy, and effective method to tackle low back pain. During these times, safety is important so please remember to maintain social distancing while attempting any sort of outdoor activity. This can also be done in the comfort of your own home (e.g., treadmill, walking in-place)!! Reference: Shnayderman, I., & Katz-Leurer, M. (2013). An aerobic walking programme versus muscle strengthening programme for chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical rehabilitation, 27(3), 207-214. #backpain #physio #active #movement #exerciseismedicine #rehab #rehabilitation #physiotherapy #physiotherapymanitoba #physiocanada #wellness #pain #painrelief

Quick reminder that we are closed for Victoria Day! Enjoy the beautiful weather today! See you tomorrow!!

To Our Valued Clients We are thrilled to be able to open our doors again on May 4, 2020!! We are so looking forward to welcoming you back and helping you with your care!... In keeping with the governments recommendations we will be limiting occupancy to 50%. Once in the clinic, we will be maintaining social distancing (6 feet between clients) by limiting clientele in the clinic and having designated areas to wait. In addition we will be masked and gowned and sanitizing/gloving and will have all clients sanitize before and after their appointments. We ask if you answer yes to any of the below questions that you reschedule your appointment for the safety of our therapists and other clients. - Have you have travelled outside of Manitoba or have been in contact with someone who has in the past 14 days? - Are you experiencing any chills fever? - Do you have a sore throat? - Do you shortness of breath? - Do you have unusual headaches? - Do you have a cough? We will take your temperature once inside the clinic to ensure you do not have a fever. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to all work together to keep the curve flattened!! To book an appointment Call 204-255-0597 See more

STRENGTHENING: Scapular punch - lie on your back and, with a weight in affected side hand, push that arm up towards the ceiling (punch the ceiling). Think about lifting your shoulder blade off the ground. Keep your elbow straight the entire time! Tubing internal and external rotation - tuck your shoulder back and down as if pulling it towards your opposite back pocket. To start with these exercises, keep your elbow tucked in beside your body. Stand with the affected a...rm furthest away from the anchor point of the band for external rotation, and turn and have the affected arm closest to the anchor point of the band for internal rotation. Low rows - anchor a long band around a stable object. Keep your shoulders down and elbow straight while you pull the band back. Remember to squeeze your shoulder blades together! Band pull aparts/Banded T’s - bring arms out in front of you at 90 degrees while holding a band. Pull the band apart while squeezing your shoulder blades together. STRETCHING/MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: Tennis ball massage to Pectoralis Minor - use a tennis ball against a wall to release your pec muscle. Massage for 3 - 5 minutes per session and progress as tolerated. Check out our myofascial release video! Sidelying cross body stretch (posterior capsule stretch) - lie on the affected side so that the outside edge of your shoulder blade is blocked against the ground. Grab your elbow and pull the affected arm across your body as if trying to pull the elbow towards your other shoulder. You should feel a pull behind the affected shoulder. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat 3-4 times per session. Disclaimer! While these exercises are indicated for rotator tendinopathy, they do not replace the need for a physiotherapy assessment. Each body is different and therefore each program is different. If you are suffering from shoulder pain, feel free to contact us to set up a telehealth or in some cases in person appointment!