ZONE Sports Physiotherapy

Z O N E Gordie Howe ... we're excited! If you haven't heard, there's a lot going on at GHSC as construction crews continue to build additional facilities and amenities Saskatoon is now home to a WORLD-CLASS multi-sports complex, and Gordie Howe Sports Complex is continuing to grow!... football, baseball, softball, track & field, hockey, speedskating, XC skiing, lacrosse, golf next door, and more... including the 90,000 sq ft GHSC indoor training centre... We are thrilled to be collaborating with Ignite Athletics and the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in the indoor training centre! In addition to our full service ZONE Sports Physiotherapy clinic... Client focused collaborative health team, helping people achieve their health, fitness and performance goals Individualized client assessment, treatment and guidance for personal, post-operative, sports, work or auto injuries ZONE Performance Multisport services ZONE Performance Baseball services ... the Gordie Howe Sports Complex indoor facility is home to: The spectacular Ignite Athletics strength & conditioning facility Spark Park by Ignite Athletics youth development program Ignite Athletics massage therapy services Ignite Athletics nutrition services Ignite Athletics coffee/smoothie bar A massive 50 x 90 yd turf field Innovative batting cages and pitching tunnels Tech-ready education classrooms The Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame (in development) For more info go to: https://www.zonesportspt.com/about-zone.html https://igniteathletics.com/ https://gordiehowesportscomplex.ca/ #ZONESportsPhysio #IGNITEfamily #GordieHoweSports #YXE #Community

Get to know N A T H A N #FunFacts: "I once spent 6 months travelling South America and the Galapagos Islands where I learned to surf, snorkel, and speak Spanish... none of which I do well anymore! " What do you enjoy doing away from work?... "I enjoy spending time and adventuring with my wife and newborn son! Beyond that I can usually be found trail running along the river, or trolling/jigging nearby lakes for walleye." Where is your favourite place to visit or holiday? "Typically we spend a lot of holiday time visiting family in Abbotsford or Ottawa. However when sun is needed we have recently been enjoying the island beaches of Hawaii. " As an avid outdoorsman and excellent all-around athlete, there's nothing Nathan can't tackle. His genuine approach and warm personality quickly connects with clients of all ages, and his well-established skills and knowledge provide those same clients with exceptional care. What are your favourite aspects about ZONE? "Initially my interest in Zone came from the caring staff and clinicians that made up the team. Over the years I have grown to love my caseload and the clientele that I get to work with day in and day out." To connect with Nathan, or find out more about the rest of the ZONE team and the services we offer visit https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #MeetTheTeam #YXE #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

GORDIE HOWE SPORTS COMPLEX We are thrilled to be collaborating with Ignite Athletics in the state-of-the-art Gordie Howe Sports Complex indoor training centre! If you haven't visited Gordie Howe Sports Complex lately, come check it out. Saskatoon is home to a world-class multi-sports complex! ... In addition to our ZONE Sports Physiotherapy clinic, the 90,000 sq ft indoor facility is home to the spectacular Ignite Athletics strength and conditioning gym, the dynamic Spark Park by Ignite Athletics youth athlete development program, the Ignite Athletics massage therapy and nutrition services, a massive 50 x 90 yd turf field, innovative batting cages and pitching tunnels, and tech-ready education classrooms TLC (#TodaysLittleChallenge): After you've read this post, put your device down, stand up... reach overhead 10 times taking slow, full breaths as you reach to the sky (as you are able)... move to live, live to move! For more info go to: https://www.zonesportspt.com/about-zone.html #ZONESportsPhysio #IGNITEfamily #GordieHoweSports #YXE #Community

P O S T - O P R E H A B Looking for guidance and direction on how to best recover from your upcoming orthopedic surgery? We've got your back... or knee, or shoulder, or ankle...... The ZONE team has expertise in the post-operative rehab of everything from knee ACL RECONSTRUCTION to shoulder ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR... and everything in between. We will work in collaboration with your surgeon to help you reach your individual health, fitness and performance goals. Not sure where to start? ... for more information regarding your post-op rehab, or any other questions you may have, feel free to call the clinic or visit our website. The ZONE team will be glad to assist and support you. Check out: https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #PostOpRehab #Health #Performance #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

H E L L O 2 0 2 1 ! 2020 has taught us many things, including not to take anything for granted. Although we have all faced a variety of challenges, we also have much to be thankful for... family, friends, colleagues, our community... each day. So, in that spirit let's all remember:... Be KIND Work HARD Be PATIENT Stay HUMBLE Be SUPPORTIVE SMILE ...even if it's through a mask for a while ... let's make 2021 great! From the entire ZONE Sports Physiotherapy team, we wish you, your family, and our global community a healthy and fulfilling 2021 Cheers! #ZONESportsPhysio #HappyNewYear #MoveToLiveLivetoMove

S E A S O N ' S G R E E T I N G S Wishing you and your family all the very best this holiday season! Although things looks a lot different than what we have become accustomed to in prior years, the SPIRIT of the season has not changed, and may be more important now than ever... be kind, be compassionate, and share positive vibes with family, friends and the community as a whole. ... #ZONESportsPhysio #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #family

Get to know A M A N D A #FunFacts: "I can be a bit of an "adrenaline junkie" for a lack of a better term - skydiving, volcano boarding, eating fried creepy crawlies, roller coasters, scary movies - anything that gets my heart racing! Except, public speaking... no thank you, haha." What do you enjoy doing away from work?... "I tend to be a chronic dabbler - traveling, reading, cooking (and eating), painting/crafts, and spoiling my two kitties all make my heart happy. Physical activity is a big part of my life and you can generally find me in either a weight room or yoga studio, but I'm always up for new activities, learning to ice climb is high on my list right now." Where is your favourite place to visit or holiday? "Anywhere I haven't been before! I love the adventure of exploring new countries and cultures. So far my favorite places have been Nicaragua, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan... but I haven't backpacked a country yet that was anything less than amazing. I feel like I have way too many trips planned out in my head, but if I had to give you a top three for where I would want to go next it would be Nepal, Myanmar, and Guatemala." Amanda's love for travel and adventure is clear, but it's always great to have her back home. She has great clinical knowledge and skill, and her genuine passion for her work is reflected in the exceptional care she provides for clients. What are your favourite aspects about ZONE? "The expertise and teamwork here make it a deeply rewarding place to work, the amount of knowledge my colleagues have definitely keeps me on my toes. Even with such an amazing crew, I'd have to say the clientele we get here is my favorite aspect of working at Zone. I've had more meaningful chats and laughs with clients than I can count, and it's incredibly gratifying to help such amazing people work towards their goals. " To connect with Amanda, or find out more about the rest of the ZONE team and the services we offer visit https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #MeetTheTeam #YXE #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

H O L I D A Y H O U R S The team at ZONE hopes you and your family are healthy and doing well this holiday season. Should you need our services and support, here are the holiday hours for each of the three ZONE locations... ZONE University Heights ... Dec 24 8am-3pm Dec 25 closed ... Merry Christmas Dec 28-30 8am-4pm Dec 31 8am-3pm Jan 1. closed ... Happy New Year ZONE Lakeside Dec 24 closed Dec 25 closed ... Merry Christmas Dec 28-30 7am-5pm Dec 31 7am-3pm Jan 1 closed ... Happy New Year ZONE Gordie Howe Dec 24 closed Dec 25 closed ... Merry Christmas Dec 28-31 closed Jan 1 closed ... Happy New Year For more information regarding our ZONE team, clinic services, appointments, or any other questions you may have, feel free to call the clinic 306.477.9663 or visit our website: https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

Get to know C O L I N #FunFacts: "I am a spin instructor at one of the gyms here in the city! Although currently, due to COVID restrictions, I am unfortunately not able to teach." What do you enjoy doing away from work?... "I really enjoy staying active. This would include taking our two dogs out for walks with the whole family, exercising (now exclusively at home and making the best of that), and planning to hopefully do more cross country skiing and snowshoeing this winter." Where is your favourite place to visit or holiday? "We have been very lucky to have had the opportunity to get to Maui a number of times and have tried to make that an annual trip the whole family really enjoys. I would love to one day get to New Zealand. I have always found the images beautiful and I feel like there would be a wide variety of outdoor activities to take part in." Colin is one half of the twin towers at the University Heights clinic (Nathan being the other half of the duo). He's tall, he's athletic, he's fit... but most importantly, he's an excellent physio and an even better person. His genuine personality and sense of humour allow him to quickly connect with people, and his active lifestyle sets a great example for both clients and colleagues. What are your favourite aspects about ZONE? "Originally, two of my classmates (Isobel and Justin) were already working at ZONE and they couldn't say enough good things about it. Since that time, I've discovered an amazing staff and a very supportive and positive atmosphere that I love to work in. Also, the clientele is diverse and I really enjoy the broad spectrum of age groups and activity levels walking through the doors every day. " To connect with Colin, or find out more about the rest of the ZONE team and the services we offer visit https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #MeetTheTeam #YXE #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

J U S T B R E A T H E Mindfulness and Meditation... finding a balance. Our 'sympathetic' system responds to stress and is often referred to as our 'fight or flight' response. ... Our 'parasympathetic' system responds in a manner that is often referred to as our 'rest and digest' response, promoting much needed recovery and regeneration. Not all stress is bad. Being alert and focussed can be beneficial in sport and work, and an appropriate balance of optimal stress and proper recovery can result in great training responses. That said, if we are constantly under excessive stress and constantly have our sympathetic system on high alert, we can become worn down and prone to physical health and mental health issues. BREATHING has been shown to be a very effective tool to transition us from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state. MINDFULNESS and MEDITATION practices can guide our breathing as we learn to promote recovery and regeneration. Mindfulness has been shown to help manage our attention and focus our minds. Meditation involves a number of the same elements as mindfulness; however, mindfulness can be practiced anywhere and anytime, while meditation includes setting aside a specific time and place to focus attention and concentration. There are plenty of resources available and apps such as Calm and Headspace that can get you started... ... just breathe For more information regarding our ZONE team, clinic services, appointments, or any other questions you may have, feel free to call the clinic or visit our website: https://www.zonesportspt.com/ #ZONESportsPhysio #Breathe #Mindfulness #Meditation #MoveToLiveLiveToMove

Time to get... L O C A L Supporting one another and our communities as a whole during the Holiday Season has taken on additional importance. The team at ZONE is all about health, fitness and staying active... but that doesn't mean we don't enjoy an occasional treat... LOCAL does not always have to be low-cal, haha ... Today's shout-out goes to the crew at Darkside Donuts for sharing a selection of their spectacular donuts with the ZONE Gordie Howe and IGNITE Athletics staff. The tasty example featured is one of their 'special edition' Christmas features. Needless to say, the photo needed to be taken asap, as this delicious work of art vanished quickly It is great to see so many people and their families going the extra mile to support local businesses, organizations and charities in the past nine months, and especially leading up to Christmas. Keep it up! #ZONESportsPhysio #Local #yxe #Community