Elevate Rehabilitation and Performance

🏃‍♀️ FACT OR MYTH: Running is bad for your knees?

MYTH ❌

Running often gets blamed for knee pain, but running itself isn’t inherently bad for your knees. In fact, when introduced and progressed appropriately, running can help build strength, improve joint health, and increase your knees’ ability to handle load over time.

The key is making sure your body is prepared for the demands you’re putting on it — through proper strength, gradual progression, and recovery.

Hannah breaks down why you don’t need to be afraid of running to keep your knees healthy 👟

Ben’s Knee Strengthening Series continues! 🦵🔥

Part 4: Lateral Banded Walks

This exercise is a great way to build strength and control through the hips and knees, helping improve lower-body stability for everyday movement and sport.

The key is to stay controlled, keep tension on the band, and maintain good positioning as you step side to side.

Save this one and add it to your next lower-body session!

Hear it from Anthony Durham II ⭐️

In the latest feature from our testimonial series, Anthony shares his experience working with the Elevate team and what his time with us has meant for his development as an athlete.

From putting in the work during training and recovery to staying healthy and ready to perform, Anthony talks about the role Elevate has played in supporting him throughout his journey. It’s been incredible to be a part of his growth and to continue helping him work toward the goals ahead. 💪

This is just the short version of Anthony’s story! 🎥 Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full testimonial and hear more about his experience at Elevate.

A small adjustment can make a big difference! 🙌

Hannah shares a simple tip to get more out of your hip flexor stretch: add a posterior pelvic tilt.

Instead of just pushing further into the stretch, adjusting your pelvis can help you better target the hip flexors and get more out of the movement.

Try it during your next mobility session!

🏐 Wrapping up our Return to Fall Sports Injury Series with volleyball and one of the most common injuries on the court — ankle sprains!

Ben breaks down why ankle sprains happen in volleyball and what athletes can do to build strength, stability, and confidence to help reduce the risk of injury this season.

A strong return to sport starts with being prepared for the demands of the game.

Get to know Reno! ✨

We put Reno in the hot seat with a round of This or That 🎤 From everyday favourites to a few tougher choices, get to know the newest member of the Elevate team a little better!

Drop your answers below — are you team Reno or picking the opposite? 🤔

👋 Meet Reno | Physiotherapist, BKin, MScPT

We’re excited to welcome Reno to the Elevate team! 🏋️‍♂️

Reno earned his Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University after completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at Brock University and a Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion from Durham College.

His approach to physiotherapy is all about meeting patients where they’re at. Reno combines education, movement, lifestyle strategies, and individualized treatment to help people better understand their bodies, build confidence, and work toward goals that actually matter to them.

He’s also passionate about continuing to grow as a clinician, with additional training in dry needling, acupuncture, low back pain, barbell rehabilitation, and assessment and treatment of the cervical spine.

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll probably find Reno lifting weights, checking out a new hiking trail, exploring somewhere new, or listening to music. 🎧🥾

We’re so excited to have him at Elevate — make sure to say hi when you see him around the clinic! 🙌