West End Physiotherapy

Form Friday! Shoulder Stability Exercise 🏋️‍♂️💪

Looking to take your shoulder rehab to the next level? This exercise is a dynamic stability exercise performed by balancing a kettlebell upside down while slowly rotating your body underneath it. 💪

This exercise primarily targets the deep rotator cuff muscles and shoulder stabilizers.

🛑 STOP if you feel any pain.

Max is our co-op student for the summer! He is studying at the University of Waterloo where he is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Medical Physiology. He is beyond excited to join the West End Physiotherapy team!

3 Fun Facts about Max:
His favourite exercise is pull-ups 💪
He can play 4 instruments 🎹🎸🎷🎺
He enjoys trying new restaurants 🍽️

Say hi to Max if you see him around this summer! He would love to have a chat and answer any questions.

Form Friday! Half Splits Stretch 🤸‍♀️✨

Half split stretches are a lower-body mobility exercise that primarily target the hamstrings, while also engaging the calves, hips, and core for stability and control.

This movement is great for improving flexibility, reducing muscle tightness, and supporting better posture and movement mechanics. 💪🧘‍♀️

🛑 STOP if you feel any pain.

Happy Victoria Day long weekend! Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend! ☀️🍁

Our clinic will be open on Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday. We will return to our regular hours on Tuesday! 💙

Form Friday! Bicycle Crunches 🚴‍♂️🔥

Bicycle crunches are a core exercise performed lying on your back, alternating elbow-to-knee twists while extending the opposite leg in a smooth, pedaling motion. They primarily target the abdominal muscles while also engaging the obliques, hip flexors, and lower body for coordination and control.

This movement is great for building core strength, improving stability, and increasing muscular endurance. 💪🧘‍♀️

🛑 STOP if you feel any pain.

Meet our newest physiotherapist Gordon!! 🥏🚣🏻‍♂️

Gordon specializes in strength-based rehab 💪 for both active individuals and those starting to become more active, often helping with persistent pain or injuries that haven’t improved with prior treatment. His focus is on improving movement, increasing physical capacity, and preventing recurring issues—not just reducing pain. ❌🤕

3 fun facts:
1. He has a long history of singing and performing in musical theatre! 🎶🎤
2. Gordon loves backcountry camping and canoeing, which he plans to do a lot of as a newcomer to BC from Ontario! 🏕️🪵
3. His favourite sport, and often what you’ll find him doing most on the beach, is spikeball! 🏖️

Gordon is available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Book through the link in our bio or 📞 604-684-0047.

Form Friday! Mountain Climbers 🏔️🏃

Mountain Climbers are a dynamic, full-body exercise that combines a high-plank position with alternating knee-to-chest movements, mimicking a running motion.
They primarily target the core while boosting cardiovascular endurance and strengthening shoulders, arms, and legs. 💪🦵

The exercise is known for it’s high-intensity and metabolic benefits, making it effective for improving stability and fat burning. 🔥

🛑 STOP if you feel any pain.

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