Shaw Physical Therapy

💙 Movement Tip

Studying for a while?

Every 30–45 minutes:
🚶 Stand up and walk around
🙆 Roll your shoulders
👀 Look away from the screen

A little movement can help break up long periods of sitting.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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🎒 Is Their Backpack Becoming a Pain?

Heavy or poorly fitted backpacks can put extra strain on growing shoulders, necks and backs.

If your child is coming home sore after school, Physical Therapy can assess their posture, movement and backpack fit to help identify what’s contributing to the pain.

A few small adjustments may make carrying that backpack a whole lot more comfortable.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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💙 Community Gratitude

Honouring the people who help our community thrive.

To our students — thank you for bringing energy, curiosity, creativity, and new ideas into our community.

Thank you for showing up, learning, growing, and discovering what you are capable of.

Thank you for the friendships you build and the ways you support one another.

Thank you for participating in our schools, sports, clubs, workplaces, and community activities.

You are an important part of Cardston today — and an important part of its future.

Thank you for the courage it takes to keep trying, even when learning or life feels challenging.

Thank you for sharing your talents, your perspectives, and your unique contributions with our community.

— Shaw Physical Therapy

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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Stop Calling It “Just Getting Older”

Not every change in movement has to be accepted simply because another birthday has passed.

Maybe you’ve stopped kneeling.

Maybe stairs have become intimidating.

Maybe you need your arms to push yourself out of a chair.

Age changes our bodies. It doesn’t mean we stop working toward strength, mobility and independence.

Keep investing in the life you want to live.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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Check Your Head Position

While reading your phone, notice where your head is.

Has your chin dropped toward your chest?

Instead of staying there for long periods, bring the screen closer to eye level when possible and regularly change position.

📱 Your neck likes variety too.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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Why Does My Shoulder Hurt at Night?

You finally get comfortable in bed… then your shoulder starts aching.

You roll over.
Move your pillow.
Try the other side.
Then roll back again.

Shoulder pain at night can interfere with more than sleep. It can affect getting dressed, reaching into cupboards, doing your hair and working overhead.

You don’t have to wait until you can barely use your arm before having it assessed.

📞 Call to schedule an assessment.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
[email protected]
Online booking shawphysicaltherapy.com

💙 Community Gratitude

Honouring the people who help our community thrive.

To our Youth Leaders, Coaches & Mentors

Thank you.

Thank you for giving your time to our youth.

Thank you for teaching teamwork, commitment and perseverance.

Thank you for encouraging young people when they need it most.

Thank you for being positive examples both on and off the field.

Thank you for helping our youth grow in confidence, character and community spirit.

— Shaw Physical Therapy

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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Online booking shawphysicaltherapy.com

The Weekend Test

What do you avoid on the weekend because you know you’ll pay for it later?

Cleaning the garage?
Going for a hike?
Playing with the grandkids?
Working in the yard?

Sometimes the biggest sign that something needs attention isn’t how much it hurts.

It’s how much you’ve changed your life to avoid making it hurt.

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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👟 Check Your Shoes 👢

Take a look at the bottoms of your shoes.

Is one heel worn more than the other?
Does one shoe lean differently?
Is the tread disappearing unevenly?

Your shoes can sometimes give you clues about how you are walking and loading your body.

Before throwing out your old shoes, take a quick look.

Your old shoes may have a story to tell.

Physical Therapy can help address the source.
403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
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💙 Community Gratitude

Honouring the people who help our community thrive.

To our Educators & School Staff -

Thank you for the knowledge you share, the encouragement you give and the care you bring into our schools each day.

Thank you for helping children discover their strengths.

Thank you for creating opportunities to learn and grow.

Thank you for the patience and dedication you bring to your work.

Thank you for supporting students through challenges and celebrating their successes.

Thank you for the important role you play in strengthening our community.

— Shaw Physical Therapy

403-659-4554
289 Main Street, Cardston
[email protected]
Online booking shawphysicaltherapy.com