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Tag: injury prevention

How To Get Rid Of Your Plantar Fascia Pain

Struggling with plantar fascia pain? In this video, we break down everything you need to know to relieve and prevent foot discomfort. You’ll learn about basic foot anatomy, the common causes of plantar fascia pain, and effective treatment and prevention strategies to keep your feet healthy. By understanding how to properly care for your feet,…
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Avoid Overtraining During Quarantine: Rachelle Little CAT(C)

This is a little anecdotal story from Rachelle Little, one of our amazing Athletic Therapists.  This post has some great take-home messages for avoiding injury when faced with changing type and volume of exercise suddenly.  A very relevant topic right now as many folks are taking advantage of all the excellent home workouts currently being…
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Pain and Posture When Working From Home

So you’re stuck working from home?  You don’t have your lumbar support chair or your angled keyboard and you’re worried that you will have “poor posture” working from your dining room table instead of your desk. Research is showing us that there is no perfect posture and we cannot expect every individual to function optimally…
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Rachelle is an athletic therapist wearing black pants and a navy blue shirt with the Athlete Centre logo on it - which is 3 chevrons in white. She is half kneeling with a blue kettlebell extended over her head. Rachelle is in the Athlete Centre studio space with various pieces of equipment behind her.

Half-Kneeling Windmill

Yoga Foundations

Welcome to our Foundations Yoga Class, where Athletic Therapist and Yoga Instructor Julia Cole guides you through foundational positions to support you on your yoga journey. This class is tailored to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals recovering from injury, those keen on preventing injuries through mindful movement or for beginners who are starting…
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Side Plank Clam Shells

In this video, Registered Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist Josh Toohill demonstrates the side plank clam shell. This exercise is a progression from the popular clam shell exercise and targets the core, obliques, and hip abductors for improved stability, balance, and hip strength.

Glute Bridge March

In this video, learn how to perform the glute bridge march, a dynamic exercise that strengthens the glutes, improves core stability and enhances hip control. This movement challenges balance and coordination while engaging the posterior chain, making it great for injury prevention and athletic performance. By lifting one leg at a time while maintaining a…
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Closed Chain Hip Internal Rotation: Version 1

In this video, learn how to perform Closed Chain Hip Internal Rotation (Version 1), an effective exercise for improving hip mobility, stability, and joint health. This movement helps enhance internal rotation, reduce stiffness, and promote better movement control, making it essential for athletes, lifters, and anyone looking to improve lower-body function. Strengthening hip internal rotation…
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Kettlebell Hikes

In this video, learn how to perform kettlebell hikes, a foundational movement that improves hip power, grip strength, and kettlebell swing mechanics. This exercise helps build explosive strength by engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and core while reinforcing proper hip-hinge technique. Kettlebell hikes also enhance coordination, control, and posterior chain activation, making them an excellent drill…
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Hip Flexor Isometric Hold

In this video, learn how to perform the hip flexor isometric hold, a powerful exercise for building hip strength, stability, and endurance. By maintaining a static position, this movement enhances muscle activation, improves posture, and increases lower-body control. It’s great for athletes, runners, and anyone looking to strengthen their hip flexors, prevent tightness, and boost…
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