Abbotsford Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our community 🤍

From pregnancy to postpartum and every stage beyond, we are honoured to support the amazing moms in our community.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Abby Physio 🌷

05/06/2026

Building on our recent foot work 👣 & why crawling matters!

This young athlete has foot pain and is a very fast runner, but does not always move with ease, especially when things slow down and require stability and control.

We often look at early movement history for kids and ask if they crawled on hands and knees. This can give us clues on how coordination and core control developed, as well as how well the hips learned to stabilise in early movement patterns.

Sometimes challenges that show up later—like balance difficulties or foot pain—can be influenced by how well that foundational stability and coordination has developed further up the chain.

Here we’re working on:
• Barefoot balance
• Coordination stepping over an uneven surface (pillow obstacle course = perfect at home!)
• Single leg stance with hips staying level
• Focusing on a still object to help with control

The goal isn’t speed—it’s control.

Slower movements challenge stability in a completely different way than fast, dynamic play.

If your child struggles more with standing still or slow, controlled movements, this is a great one to try at home! You should give it a try too!

05/04/2026

Balance, control, and a whole lot of purpose.💪

This young athlete is working hard on a body ball to challenge their proprioception—our body’s ability to sense where it is in space. It’s also powerful rehab.

✨ Why does this matter?

After ankle sprains, proprioception can be impaired, increasing the risk of re-injury. Exercises like this help retrain those pathways so the body can react quickly and stay stable.

✨ Not just for kids…

Adults benefit from this kind of training too—especially after ankle sprains, with chronic instability, or for runners looking to improve control and prevent injury.

✨ Bonus benefits:

• Builds ankle strength and stability
• Engages core muscles for better control
• Strengthens hips to support proper movement patterns
• Improves overall balance and coordination

👉 Most meaningful progress happens through movement.

04/29/2026

🏃‍♀️ The Abby Physio team is training for the Run for Water in Abbotsford on May 24th!

We are proud to support this incredible community event that brings people together while making a real difference globally. helps provide access to clean water for communities in need 💧
Whether you walk, jog, or run. Come join us and be part of an amazing cause!

Sign up here: or visit their website to register.

See you at the start line! 👟💙

04/28/2026

Strong feet matter at every age 👣✨

Picking up objects with the feet is a simple but effective exercise for both kids and adults to improve foot intrinsic muscle strength, coordination, and balance. In this activity, one foot works to grab and place objects in a bucket while the standing leg builds hip strength and stability at the same time.

Why we love it:
✔️ Improves toe dexterity and arch support
✔️ Strengthens small stabilizing muscles in the feet
✔️ Challenges single-leg balance
✔️ Builds hip and core control
✔️ Supports overall lower body stability for walking, running, and daily movement

Try it at home with different objects:
🧸 Small toys
🧦 Socks
🪵 Blocks
🎾 Pom poms or soft balls
🧩 Puzzle pieces
🪙 Large coins
🫘 Bean bags
👕 Face cloths or small towels

Tip: Start with larger, easier objects and progress to smaller items for more challenge. For adults, try performing it barefoot and adding a slight knee bend on the standing leg.

Simple, fun, and beneficial for all ages! 👣💪

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04/22/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Lexi, our newest physiotherapist at Abby Physio!

Lexi has been part of our clinic family for years as a former kinesiology student and volunteer, and we are so excited to now welcome her officially as a registered physiotherapist. Raised in Abbotsford, she completed her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at UFV before travelling to England to earn her Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Brunel University London in 2025.

Lexi treats orthopaedic injuries and is certified in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She uses a client-centred, movement-focused approach and loves helping patients feel empowered and involved in their rehab journey—whether in women’s health, sports rehab, or general orthopaedics.

Outside the clinic, Lexi enjoys cooking, hiking, travelling, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Please join us in giving Lexi a warm welcome!

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

💗🏒 Pink Shirt Day 🏒💗

Today we wear pink to stand up against bullying and celebrate kindness, inclusion, and courage.

Just like this little hockey star rocking pink with their gear, every child deserves to feel confident—in sports and beyond.

At Abby Physio, our pediatric physiotherapy helps kids build strength, coordination, and confidence, so they can thrive at school, in sports, and in everyday life.

Let’s lift each other up and create a community where every child feels supported. 💕

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02/25/2026

Step into our chiro room at Abby Physio 👋

Where alignment meets relief and recovery begins.

Whether you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or just need a reset — we’ve got you covered.

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10/27/2025

This week, we’ve been thinking about our friend and teammate Aaron, who we lost far too soon. 💙

It’s hard to believe it’s been three years. Aaron taught us what it truly means to care — to listen deeply, connect genuinely, and go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors.His compassion and dedication continue to inspire us every day.

We miss you, Aaron — your kindness, your love of adventure, and the way you brought us all together.

10/19/2025

✨ Glute Med Activation ✨

Clamshell exercises are a great way to target your gluteus medius — a key muscle on the side of your hip that helps stabilize your pelvis and support proper hip and knee alignment.

A strong glute med = better balance, smoother movement, and reduced risk of hip and knee pain. 💪🍑
Try 2–3 sets of clamshells before your next workout to wake up those stabilizers!

(Bonus: great for pregnancy to support the changing pelvis and reduce hip discomfort 🤰)

👉 For more physio tips, visit www.abbyphysio.com